3 VTG Cristal d'Arques-Durand BRETAGNE Crystal Champagne Flutes France

Cristal d’Arques—also known as Cristal d’Arques Paris—was introduced in 1968 by Jacques Durand as part of the family’s long-established glassmaking business in Arques, France . It was a game‑changer in the glassware industry—pioneering automated production of genuine lead crystal at an accessible price point .
From the 1930s onward, the company underwent industrial expansion, especially after WWII, leveraging American-style furnace and pressing technologies. By 1968, they had fully mechanized stemware production—a significant innovation in the market . Over succeeding decades, Cristal d’Arques released a variety of elegant collections such as Versailles, Pompadour, Rambouillet, and notably Longchamp in 1979 .
Bretagne, the pattern of these champagne flutes, was produced roughly between 1990 and 1996, which aligns with vintage listings of buckets and mugs from the same line.
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or damages. Further details please see all the pictures.
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