Saint-Louis Ewer – Thistle Collection – Crystal & Gold

This crystal ewer by Saint-Louis belongs to the Thistle collection, one of the manufactory's emblematic patterns.

This piece stands out for its finely worked crystal and its sumptuous gilt decoration, composed of finely drawn foliate motifs and thistles. Its refined silhouette, with its large curved handle and cut-crystal stopper, gives it a particularly elegant presence.

The Thistle collection illustrates the full craftsmanship of the Cristallerie Saint-Louis: crystal working, precise cutting and rich gilt ornamentation. The ewer is a particularly decorative and sought-after piece to complete a Thistle service or enrich a collection of French crystal.

Details:
• House: Saint-Louis
• Collection: Thistle
• Type: Ewer with stopper
• Material: Crystal
• Decoration: Gold and thistle motifs
• Height: approx. 25 cm
• Diameter: approx. 15 cm
• Saint-Louis stamp under the piece
• Origin: France

Condition: antique ewer in very good overall condition, with no cracks, chips or nicks. The crystal is well preserved. The gilding shows wear and some fading due to age and use, visible in the photographs, consistent with the piece's antiquity.

Antique / pre-owned collector's piece.