Gold-decorated Crystal Dinner Service, Saint Louis

Saint-Louis crystal dinner service with gold decoration – 45-piece set

France, first half of the 20th century

A remarkable and rare blown crystal table service from the Saint-Louis Crystal Works, consisting of 45 pieces, all embellished with an elegant hand-engraved fine gold decoration.

Displaying remarkable uniformity, this set exemplifies the refinement of major French productions intended for aristocratic and bourgeois residences in the early 20th century.
Each piece is crafted from crystal of exceptional transparency, characteristic of the Saint-Louis workshops, whose expertise has been recognized for over four centuries.

The decoration consists of a continuous frieze of foliage, interlacing patterns, and finely gilded botanical motifs, applied using the manufactory’s traditional techniques.
The set exudes timeless elegance, where the delicacy of the crystal complements the understated richness of the gilding.

Composition

• 2 large wine or water carafes with their original stoppers
• 2 smaller serving carafes with a single stopper.
• 1 crystal serving tray with a scalloped edge and gold fillet; slight scratch on the underside.
• set of 8 water glasses
• set of 6 red wine glasses
• Set of 7 white wine glasses
• Set of 8 champagne flutes
• Set of 11 liqueur glasses

Total: 45 pieces.

In very good overall condition.

The crystal retains perfect clarity and a beautiful ring. The gilding remains particularly fresh and luminous, with only very slight signs of wear consistent with its age.
No notable damage is visible in the photographs.

The set is distinguished by:

• crystal of great purity,
• an elegant silhouette with a straight stem,
• a richly engraved gilded frieze,
• original faceted stoppers,
• a particularly harmonious presentation.

This set is a remarkable testament to the French art of hospitality and will naturally find its place in a prestigious residence, a collection of antique crystal, or a specialized gallery.

Saint Louis “ROTY” model, unsigned.