Champagne or ice bucket, Cristal d’Arques, "Longchamp" Collection

Champagne bucket, or ice bucket, Cristal d’Arques, "Longchamp" Collection (1970, France). Cut lead crystal. Modern and refined style. Geometric patterns in diamond points and lattice on the lower part. Diamond points ending in elegant counter-curves on the upper part. Outer surface cut into multiple facets. Superb brilliance, lovely light refraction breaking into iridescent reflections. Design and aesthetics evoking the luxury and prestige of French crystalware from the late 20th century. Thickness of approximately one centimetre, weight of about 3 kg (7 lb). Excellent condition. The item, new, originally bore a label marked "Guaranteed over 24% lead, Cristal d’Arques, France". Height: 20 cm (7.87 in.) Width: 21.5 cm (8.46 in.) Depth: 16.8 cm (7.32 in.) Weight: 3.1 kg (6.83 lb). A memento from another era, this item may show some signs of age.