"Thistle" glasses by Saint-Louis

Unbeatable luxury: The “Thistle” glassware dates back to 1913 and is one of the most exclusive lines produced by the Cristallerie Saint-Louis. Its magnificent appearance has led to it being frequently chosen to decorate presidential dinner tables on official occasions. Every glass is mouthblown and hand-engraved. The elegant, fine gold pattern is painted with a small brush, then fired and polished with agate stone. Each glass is a masterpiece of expert craftsmanship and takes 25 days to make; ten glassblowers are needed to create the shape and 15 other glass specialists focus on the cutting, engraving and decoration.

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Mouthblown, hand-cut crystal glass, gilded, not suitable for the dishwasher