Saint Louis 'Adour' Cut Crystal Water Jug

A supremely elegant Saint-Louis crystal carafe, or water pitcher, from the 'Bubbles' collection, and dating from around 1985. This hand-crafted jug features the hallmark dotty 'bubble' engravings on the body of the jug, as well as the stack of crystal 'marbles' forming the stem. A prominent and well- proportioned handle and finely shaped spout complete the design. One of the most celebrated manufacturers of crystal glass in the world, Saint-Louis has been producing high-quality crystal since 1586 in the Saint-Louis-les- Bitche region of Moselle, in north-eastern France. This very attractive piece of crystalware would make a very decorative and useful antique piece for the modern dinner table.

A sparkling set of 10 fine crystal wine or water glasses, by Saint Louis, from the 'Adour' pattern series. Dating from around 1950, these timeless glasses feature the classic Adour '...

An exceptional set of 10 crystal red wine glasses in sparkling Saint-Louis crystal. The tulip- shaped chalice of each is cut with tall and pointed lozenges, while the stem features e...

An exceptional set of 7 crystal water glasses in sparkling Saint-Louis crystal. The tulip-shaped chalice of each is cut with tall and pointed lozenges, while the stem features elegan...

A glittering set of eight fine Saint Louis crystal Champagne flutes, from the 'Adour' pattern series. Dating from around 1950, these time...

An exceptional set of eight crystal Champagne flutes in sparkling Saint-Louis crystal. The tulip- shaped chalice of each is cut with tall and pointed lozenges, while the stem feature...

A diamond and step cut water jug. England, circa 1820. Measures: Height: 17 cm (6 3/4"). Width: 17.5 cm (7"). Depth: 12 cm (4 3/4").

A richly step and hobnail cut Victorian water jug. England, circa 1850 Height: 19.5 cm (7 3/4"). Width: 14 cm (5 1/2"). Depth: 12 cm (4 3/4").

A fine Regency diamond cut water jug with engraved initials JB. England, circa 1810. Dimensions: Height: 18.5 cm (7 1/4"). Width: 18.5 cm (7 1/4"). D...

A fine Regency water jug cut with unusual arched diamond panels and step cut neck. England, circa 1820. Measures: Height: 22 cm (8 3/4"). Width: 12.5 ...

A magnificent large wine jug, wonderful quality made from a hefty piece of crystal beautifully hand-cut. The naturalistic handle is just lovely, the collar and lid smothered with ...

A fine and impressive, large antique cut-glass and Austro-Hungarian silver mounted lemonade/water jug; an addition to our wine and drink related collection. This exceptional antique Austro-Hungarian silver and cut glass water / lemonade silver jug has a tapering cylindrical form. The neck is fitted with a fine and impressive substantial silver hallmarked mount with the original hallmarked flat hinged cover and plain swept lobed thumb piece. The cover is further embellished with the impressive contemporary engraved initials 'SC' below a coronet. This antique cut glass lemonade jug is fitted with a plain angular S scroll handle with bracketed curved terminals. The large glass body of the jug is ornamented with a dimpled effect in addition to a star cut motif to the underside of the base. The hallmarks struck to the surface of the impressive mount include: Importer/Retailer's mark: Bachruch (Antal Bachruch) Assay mark: P (Pest, Hungary) Silver quality/purity mark: Dianakopf mark (.800, 800/1000) Condition The mount of this antique lemonade jug is a very good gauge of silver, fine quality and in excellent presentation condition. The glass is in perfect condition. The engraved decoration is all very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the mount are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine example of antique glassware...