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Small crystal oil lamp ball Saint-Louis *, with Japanese decoration of golden dragons, XIXth century.
This crystal ball is in good condition, it is signed.
A note: Wear of time, micro-scratches, wear of the gilding, see red arrows (see photos).
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* The Royal Glassworks of Saint-Louis, located in the French commune of Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche in Moselle, is the oldest crystal factory in France (1586). In 1829, the glassworks became the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis. The crystal factory, still in operation today, was bought in 1989 by the famous luxury house Hermes. St. Louis, and Baccarat, are the greatest French crystal makers.
