Saint Louis glass factory one of oldest in Europe

Antiques & Collecting
  • Saint Louis glass is so distinctive (and desirable) that you can find unmarked glass pieces, like this cameo cut biscuit jar, described as “Saint Louis Style.” Photo Credit: Woody Auction (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.
    Saint Louis glass is so distinctive (and desirable) that you can find unmarked glass pieces, like this cameo cut biscuit jar, described as “Saint Louis Style.” Photo Credit: Woody Auction (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.
  • Saint Louis glass factory one of oldest in Europe
    Saint Louis glass factory one of oldest in Europe
    The Saint Louis glass factory, or Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis, is one of the oldest glass manufacturers in Europe, tracing its history to the Muntzthal glassworks in Lorraine, France, established in 1586. The factory started making lead crystal in 1781 and was renamed Cristallerie Royale de Saint-Louis in 1829. The rest of the 19th century brought further innovation, as the facto...

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