Paperweight Sulfide Crystal Saint-louis Cristallo-ceramic Love Angel XXth

faceted paperweight or paperweight in Saint-Louis* crystal, decorated with a crystal-ceramic** representing a cherub or Cupid, as well as small blue flowers (pansies), signed SL for Saint-Louis and dated 1979 , from the 20th century. This paperweight is in good condition. It is signed and dated below. A note: slight scratches and wear of time, see photos. ______________________________ *The Royal Glassworks of Saint-Louis, located in the French town 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 Hermès. Saint-Louis is, after Baccarat, the greatest French crystal maker. ** Crystal ceramics is a glass decoration technique that was created towards the end of the 19th century. It consists in including in a crystal object a ceramic cameo which has been molded beforehand and then finely chiseled by hand. (See ProAntic) Diameter: 7 cm Height: 4.3 cm approx. Reference: C10 88 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com