Description
Vintage Val Saint Lambert Vintage Blue and Clear Crystal Ashtray, Belgium, 1960s.
Discover this elegant vintage Val Saint Lambert ashtray, crafted in Belgium from high-quality crystal and preserved with its original Val Saint Lambert label. The piece is distinguished by its striking combination of deep blue and clear crystal, creating beautiful depth, transparency and natural light reflections. Its compact geometric design gives it a strong decorative presence despite its relatively small size. Measuring approximately 9 × 9 cm and 6 cm high, this is an attractive example of Belgian crystal design from the mid-20th century and an excellent addition to a collection of vintage glass, Belgian crystal or Mid-Century decorative objects.
Val Saint Lambert – Belgian Crystal: Val Saint Lambert is one of Belgium’s most renowned historic crystal manufacturers. Founded in 1826, the company became internationally recognized for the quality and craftsmanship of its crystal production. This ashtray retains its original Val Saint Lambert label, an important detail for collectors as it provides a strong indication of the piece’s manufacturer and provenance. Comparable Val Saint Lambert blue and clear crystal ashtrays with original labels have been attributed to the 1960s, including examples with dimensions very close to this piece.
Blue and Clear Crystal: One of the most distinctive features of this ashtray is the combination of intense blue crystal and transparent crystal. The deep blue central element is surrounded by clear crystal, creating a remarkable sense of depth. As light passes through the different layers and surfaces, the colour and reflections change subtly depending on the viewing angle. The thick crystal walls and faceted geometric surfaces enhance this effect, giving the piece the characteristic visual appeal associated with quality European art crystal.
Mid-Century Geometric Design: The clean square shape and faceted surfaces give this ashtray a distinctly Mid-Century European aesthetic. Its combination of geometric form, blue colour and transparent crystal makes it equally suitable for a collection of vintage crystal, Mid-Century Modern design or classic smoking accessories.
Although originally designed as an ashtray, it can also be displayed or used as:
- A collectible vintage ashtray
- A decorative crystal piece
- A small catch-all or vide-poche
- A container for small objects
- A display piece
- A distinctive vintage interior accessory
A Collectible Val Saint Lambert Piece: several details make this particular piece especially appealing to collectors:
- Val Saint Lambert
- Made in Belgium
- Blue and clear crystal
- Original Val Saint Lambert label
- Attributed to the 1960s
- Geometric Mid-Century design
- Approx. 9 × 9 × 6 cm
The original label is particularly desirable because it helps distinguish the piece from unmarked vintage crystal ashtrays with a similar appearance.
Condition: the ashtray is presented in very good overall vintage condition, with its original Val Saint Lambert label preserved. The photographs clearly show the transparency, intense blue colour and substantial crystal construction.
As with any vintage crystal object, minor signs consistent with age and previous handling may be present. Please refer to the photographs for the overall condition and details.
Specifications:
- Brand: Val Saint Lambert
- Country: Belgium
- Type: Vintage crystal ashtray
- Material: Crystal
- Colour: Deep blue and clear
- Period: Circa 1960s
- Style: Mid-Century / Vintage
- Shape: Geometric / Square
- Dimensions: Approx. 9 × 9 × 6 cm
- Label: Original Val Saint Lambert label preserved
- Origin: Belgium
- Condition: Very good vintage condition
A Beautiful Piece of Belgian Crystal History: this Val Saint Lambert blue crystal ashtray is more than a functional smoking accessory. Its combination of colour, weight, transparency and geometric design makes it an attractive example of 20th-century Belgian crystal craftsmanship. The preserved original label adds an important element of authenticity and collector appeal, while its compact dimensions make it an easy piece to display alongside vintage pipes, smoking accessories, crystal objects or other Mid-Century designs.
A distinctive piece for collectors of Val Saint Lambert, Belgian crystal, vintage glass and classic smoking accessories.
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