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Lot 90:
Description
A set of six lead crystal brandy balloons produced by Cristal d’Arques, France, in the Chenonceaux pattern. Each snifter is constructed from full lead crystal with a lead content of over 24 per cent, as confirmed by the original gold foil labels remaining on each glass which read cristal d’arques FRANCE, GARANTI PLUS DE 24 % DE PLOMB, GENUINE LEAD CRYSTAL, and ECHT BLEIKRISTALL 24% PbO. The design comprises a wide bowl with a diamond-cut pattern to the lower portion, supported by a short faceted stem and a circular foot. The set is contained within its original blue cardboard box with a red plastic moulded insert. The box is labelled 6 Chenonceaux 32 cl and cristal d’arques.
Capacity: 32 cl
Height: 12.5 cm.
Condition report:
The glasses appear to be in excellent, unused condition with no visible chips, cracks, or signs of cloudiness. All original manufacturer\'s gold foil labels are present and intact. The original cardboard presentation box shows significant wear, including scuffing, a large vertical tear to the front illustration, and residue from old adhesive tape.
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