Set Of 18 Wine Glasses And Champagne Flutes, Sèvres Crystal, 19th Century Restoration

Set of stemmed crystal glasses, most likely from Sèvres*, finely decorated with tree friezes at the top, including 6 champagne flutes, 6 small wine glasses and 6 aperitif or liqueur glasses, from the 19th century Restoration period. These glasses are in good condition, beautiful quality. Please note: micro-scratches and minor wear from time, see photos. * Cristallerie de Sèvres: It was on the initiative of Madame de Pompadour that the Verrerie de Sèvres appeared in 1750. However, it was under the reign of Charles X that the establishment stood out, thanks to its famous opalines. They would become crown jewels, as well as marvelous gold and vermeil pieces presented at the Universal Exhibition. When Louis XV, under the leadership of Madame de Pompadour, decided to provide France with its first crystal factory at the end of the 17th century, crystal was considered a precious material. Chandeliers, jewelry, and finery were imported from Bohemia and England; competition was fierce. Cristal de Sèvres participated in this epic by dedicating crystal to the art of the table, and the "drinking glasses," once neglected, became true masterpieces. From the end of the 18th century, Cristal de Sèvres was a key player in the art of the table, and the entire European nobility was won over by the quality of its crystal and the refinement of its forms. In 1878, Cristallerie de Sèvres participated in the Universal Exhibition in Paris, producing crystal pieces mounted in gold or vermeil. In 1932, the Cristallerie de Sèvres adventure came to an end; the buildings were bought by the Renault factories. Dimensions of the champagne flute: height 17.8 cm / diameter of the neck: 5.6 cm / base: 6.7 cm. Wine glass: height 13.5 cm / diameter of the neck: 6.5 cm / base: 5.7 cm. Aperitif glasses: height 11.5 cm / diameter of the neck: 5.2 cm / base: 5.7 cm. Reference: C10 620. All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com