Val Saint Lambert

VAL SAINT LAMBERT. Belgium ca. 1950.
Molded glass centerpiece.
Signed Val St. Lambert on the back of the base.
Provenance: Spanish private collection, formed between 1970 and 1995.
Measurements: 3 cm (height); 31 cm (diameter).
Molded translucent glass tabletop centerpiece, flat circular shape with wavy ornaments on the sides as supports.
Val Saint Lambert is a glass company whose head office is located in the former abbey of Seraing, province of Liège, Belgium. The company has been in operation since 1826, Val St. Lambert is the official supplier of King Albert II of Belgium. It is characterized by a quality production due to the clarity of its glasses. In 1825, Jean-François Deneef settled in Val Saint-Lambert with the intention of creating a glass factory whose quality would surpass that of the neighboring Baccarat. Val Saint Lambert was founded by the chemist M. Kemlin, who was previously employed at Vonêche in the Ardennes. It soon achieves several medals due to the clarity of its crystal pieces. Val Saint Lambert is known for its art nouveau and art deco style in the pieces.