Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern Crystal Finger Bowls by Arc International
By Arc International
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of 10 serve decadent desserts, in-season fruits, or specialty salads Signed ARC France under the base Featuring attractive ruffled sides and a tempered glass construction, this bowl is as decorative as it is durable. It is ideal for country clubs, restaurants, and other businesses looking to establish a fresh, one-of-a-kind look on their table top. Nine crystal bowls are transparent, one of a wonderful blue This set, never before on the market, comes from an important French private collection Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Sabrina Egidi official Expert in Italian furniture for the Chamber of Commerce of Rome and for the Rome Civil Courts. In 1825, Alexander des Lyons de Noircarm created a glass-making firm under the name Verrerie des Sept Ecluses. On 8 April 1826, the firm partnered with the Carpentier-Mancel glassworks, founded in 1823 in Saint-Martin-au-Laërt by Charles Carpentier under his management. On 5 September 1835, an ordinance authorized Carpentier to build a new glasswork furnace. On 3 July 1853, the Arques glassworks was taken over by Mr. Allard and Mr. Ladey. It was damaged by a fire in July 1856 which caused the roofs to collapse. Once rebuilt, the glassworks was taken over by the company Ladey et Bléchet on 31 March 1863. In 1869, Alexandre des Lyons de Noircarme relinquished all his shares in the glassworks. On 10 August 1884, the company Ladey et Bléchet became Blechet et Collette and then on 16 October 1886, it became Bléchet et compagnie. The glassworks ceased operations in April 1887. Operations restarted in 1893 after the creation of SA Verrerie et Cristallerie d’Arques on 19 November 1892. On 26 July 1897, it was bought by Prudent Avot at a legal sale. Georges Durand, who had worked at the Sèvres crystal glassworks for three years, became the director. On 27 February 1900, he became a partner with the creation of the company Avot Durand. On 11 December 1916, the glassworks came under the exclusive control of Georges Durand, who founded the company G. Durand et cie. The glassworks initially established itself as one of the industrial jewels of Northern France before, over the years, becoming an international group and world leader in tableware. Development began in earnest in 1927, when Georges Durand's second son, Jacques, joined the company. In 1930, Jacques Durand...
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arc International Furniture
Crystal
