This is a pretty vintage set four French lead crystal Cristal d'Arques Violette bud posy vase still with the original gold labels and box. The 24 % lead crystal has a clear sparkling quality. The box is the original and as well as a red velvet-like covered protective plastic insert, also features fabulous violets on the cover. Around the sides there is information on the lead crystal Violette vases. Each cristal Violette vase has a cut glass diamond design around the base. They are classic Cristal d’Arques bud / posy vases. The gold and black label says "Cristal d'Arques, garanti plus de 24 de plomb, France, Bleikristall 24%, genuine lead crystal" This cut glass bud or posy vase from Cristal d'Arques would the perfect vessel for displaying flowers. Each 24% lead crystal vase is 7.75 cm (3 in) high and 5.5 cm (2 ¼ in) in diameter at the widest point. They feel heavy for their size and each weighs approx. 180 g (6.5 oz).