Vintage Atlantis Crisal Portugal Cut Lead Crystal Bud Flower Vase 4"

Description

Late 20th century full lead, hand blown, cut crystal bud vase by Atlantis (Crisal). Slightly balloon shaped with cut fluting down the sides. Made in Portugal. Original sticker. Marked on base.

"The first crystal pieces from the prestigious firm Atlantis were made in the town of Alcobaça, Portugal, in 1972. At the time, the factory was known as Crisal (Alcobaça Crystals) and devoted its production to old Portuguese lead crystal. Founded in 1944 by Fernando Magalhaes, Alcobaça Crystals manufactured chandeliers, sconces, glass for domestic use and other beautiful pieces. Later, in the early 1970s, it began to produce high-quality handmade glass with the help of molds and blow rods, following the old practices of knowledgeable and experienced craftsmen. Atlantis is known for its tight quality control. With perfection as their emblem, thousands of pieces are discarded, many with flaws so imperceptible to the human eye that can only be detected by trained experts. Today two gas furnaces in the Alcobaca factory and a new electric furnace at Casal da Areia nearby produce only lead crystal, with 75 percent of the production exported to 35 countries around the world. Now part of the prestigious Vista Alegre group, Atlantis crystal is recognised as a manufacturer of some of the purest crystal glassware and barware in the world, where the artisan tradition continues to flirt with the best contemporary design." (Source: Bonadea / New York Times / Azure Azure)

Condition

Very Good

Dimensions

2.75" x 4.25" (Diameter x Height)