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Cristal D’Arques of Arc International – Water Goblets in the Rambouillet Pattern

12 Saturday May 2018

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Pressed Glass, Rambouillet, Water Goblet

“I have had these glasses hanging about for a long time.  I picked them up, not knowing their history and have only recently determined that they are French.  I do not know much about this company – only what I learned on Wikipedia:

“Arc International was established in 1825 in the village of Arques in northern France by Alexander des Lyons de Noircarm, who began production by manufacturing glass storage containers known as “dame-jeanne” (demijohns in English), which were popular at that time. In subsequent years, the company diversified into consumer cooking and dining glassware. By the 1960s, the company had mastered the process of manufacturing stemware and other finer glassware products. One of Arc’s signature products is the thick-walled ten-sided “working glasses” that were a workhorse in French kitchens after their introduction in 1978.[4]

From 1897 onwards, the company was dominated by the Durand family, who eventually purchased the firm entirely in 1926. To this day, the family continues to be the sole proprietors. The firm adopted a number of practices that positioned it to become one of Europe’s leading mass production glassmakers. Examples include the usage of tank furnaces (1933), the construction of modern glass presses (1947), the use of automatic blowing machines (1950), the usage of industrial tempering (1963) and the automation of lead crystal production (1968).

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Brands under the Arc International group are to date Luminarc (launched in 1948), Arcoroc (launched in 1963), Cristal d’Arques (launched in Europe in 1968), Chef &S ommelier (launched in 2008) and Arcopal (1958).”

This photo doesn’t truly indicate the size – they are a larger goblet.  I include this photo of the base as I think the geometric detailing is pretty.

 

 

Cristal d’Arques Cordial – Rosaline Pattern

01 Monday Feb 2016

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Arc International, Colored Glass, Coloured Glass, European Glass, French Glass, Pink Glass

Cristal D'Arque - Rosaline (1)You see these swirling pink glasses, bowls, plates, tumblers, etc. frequently.  My husband picked up a number of these pieces at a going-out-of-business sale.  This is the 3 7/8 inch cordial.

According to an entry on Wikipedia, Cristal d’Arques is a brand of Arc International, a privately held, by the Durand family, company in France.  According to the article, Arc international is the leading international manufacturer of glass and crystal.  Other frequently seen brands include Luminarc and Arcoroc.

I don’t believe that this pattern is in production any longer, and I am guessing this stem has a 1970s/1980s date.

 

 

Cristal D`Arques Crystal Owl Paperweight

31 Saturday May 2014

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001My guy decided awhile back that I had to have a mini collection of glass and crystal animals and acquired a dew pieces for me.   I have to admit that they are not really my `thing`, but I also have to admit that they are pretty, when dusted.  That doesn`t happen often I`m afraid.

This Snowy Owl paperweight was made by Cristal DÀrques of France.  No idea of the age.  You can see that it still has the label which tells me that it is 24% lead crystal.

I thought I`d include some definitions of lead from The Encyclopedia of Glass by Mark Pickvet.  This is a very informative book.002

“Lead crystal – Crystal or colorless glass made with a high lead content.  Most lead crystals are based on the European Standard Formula of 1865.“

`Full Lead Crystal –  Colorless glass containing a minimum of 30% lead content.

`Half Lead Crystal – Colorless glass containing a minimum of 24% lead content (lower lead content and hence, lower quality than full lead crystal).

My half lead crystal piece is quite striking piece.  Lots of lovely detailing.  The owl`s glance is quite piercing.  Maybe my guy is on to something.

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