{"product_id":"set-of-six-vintage-french-crystal-champagne-flutes-with-faceted-stems","title":"Antique French Champagne Flutes | Cut Crystal | Set of Six, Early 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of six antique French champagne flutes carries the elegance and subtle irregularity that only true hand blown stemware can offer. Known in France as flûtes à champagne anciennes (antique champagne flutes), the collection likely dates from the early 19th century, circa 1820 to 1850, consistent with traditional French glass production of the period. No maker’s mark is visible, though the craftsmanship speaks clearly for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn one of the glasses over and the pontil mark immediately tells the story. The small scar beneath the foot, left where the glass was detached from the iron rod during production, is one of the defining characteristics of pre-industrial glass making. Slight variations between the stems and bowls, one a touch taller, another marginally wider at the rim, further reveal the individuality created through hand finishing and hand cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the details collectors and designers look for because modern stemware simply does not carry the same life or character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen filled with champagne or sparkling wine, the cut crystal catches and reflects light beautifully through the lower bowl and stem. Whether used for celebrations, intimate dinners, or simply to elevate an ordinary evening, this antique French stemware set brings warmth, refinement, and old world atmosphere to the table. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52828911305047,"sku":"BAR-003","price":695.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/mid-century-cut-glass-champagne-stemware-france-1.jpg?v=1775143994","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/set-of-six-vintage-french-crystal-champagne-flutes-with-faceted-stems","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}