20th Century Saint Louis Crystal Fish By Jean Sala, '1895-1976'

Mid 20th Century Saint Louis crystal large model of a fish, Mouthblown and Hand-cut since 1586 in Saint-Louis-les-Bitche in Moselle. Designed by Jean Sala (1895-1976), Jean Sala was ...

Mid 20th Century Saint Louis crystal large model of a fish, Mouthblown and Hand-cut since 1586 in Saint-Louis-les-Bitche in Moselle. Designed by Jean Sala (1895-1976), Jean Sala was ...

Mid 20th Century hand carved crystal skull. Crystal skulls are intriguing and often mystifying artefacts crafted from various types of crystal or gemstone, including quartz, amethyst...

Mid 20th Century Fabulous fish table lamp, hand carved from two solid pieces of alabaster. When switched on the light emits a delicate glow and eyes radiate red. CONDITION In Gre...

A late 20th Century English grooming brush with a solid silver handle on a silver stand to rest the brush. Comes in a beautiful original red presentation box, "Kent of London" as wel...

An exquisite and complete Louis Vuitton trunk from the early part of the 20th century. An absolutely essential item for elite travellers of its time the trunk is adorned in the iconic LV monogrammed canvas, accented by lozine trim and brass fittings. This trunk stood as the epitome of luxury over 100 years ago, boasting an unparalleled level of sophistication and elegance, it remains a timeless masterpiece that transcends eras. The captivating allure of the Louis Vuitton trunk transforms it into more than a mere luggage accessory; it becomes a focal point for any room. With its impressive dimensions, it is perfectly suited as a striking coffee table, side table, or even as a standalone centrepiece, seamlessly integrating into any interior, whether modern or traditional. An extraordinary piece that not only pays homage to the past but also serves as a statement of unparalleled luxury in the present. A brief history about Louis Vuitton trunks: Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and milliner and came from a long-established working-class family in eastern France. Vuitton grew up understanding the effects of perseverance and a strong work ethic from watching his family. At the age of 16, he made the decision to walk 292 miles from his hometown to Paris to try and make a new life for himself. When he arrived the city was in the midst of industrialization with current modes of transportation evolving quickly allowing for longer journeys. With this came the need for sturdy travel pieces. Vuitton was taken as an apprentice for a successful box maker and packer named Monsieur Marechal. He learned to craft durable containers and how to pack them properly – a well-respected profession at the time.In 1854, years after he had mastered his craft and became well respected for it, Vuitton ventured out on his own to open a shop on Rue Neuve des Capucines. It was here that he began to establish himself as a luggage maker. Then, in 1858, Vuitton designed the first Louis Vuitton steamer trunk. At the time trunks had rounded tops to allow for water to run off but this did not allow for convenient stowage. Vuitton introduced a flat, yet waterproof, trunk that was easily stackable. The first of his trunks were outfitted with a grey canvas referred to as Trianon – it wouldn’t be until several decades later that the signature monogram would be introduced. With a burgeoning business, Vuitton moved his family and workplace to Asniere, where he employed twenty workers to craft his trunks. By 1900 he would have 100 employees, and in 1914 the company would more than double in size. After years of success, Vuitton began to experiment with the design of his luggage by introducing a new striped canvas pattern (1876) and later the still well-known Damier print (1888). The hand-painted patterns were developed to prevent counterfeits. Even in the late 1800s, Louis Vuitton was enough of a status symbol to warrant counterfeiting. In 1886, his son George invented and patented an ingenious locking system that made it impossible to pick the lock of their trunks. This lock is still used today. 1892 would prove to be a time of mourning for the family as Louis Vuitton passed...

Pair of crystal candlesticks, model Vega Mark Saint Louis France, 20th century.

Great crystal Pick Fleur vase from the Belgian maker Val Saint Lambert. Clear blue color with beautiful carving. The vase dates from circa 1920-1930. The vase is not marked, but this...

20th-Century Crystal Cup with Arabesque We present a cup with the cut motif of arabesque. It was manufactured after 1945. This item is in particularly go...

An unusual Murano attributed art glass vase modeled as a puffer fish. The vase has a flat rounded body in white and yellow scale pattern glass with applied...

A thoroughly delightful vintage cut glass crystal bowl from the mid-20th century. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmat...

Bohemian crystal goblet and glass, 20th century. Goblet - h: 27 cm, d: 11 cm Glass - h: 16 cm, d: 9 cm.