Art Déco Jardinière in Crystal, Val-Saint-Lambert

Crystal by Val Saint-Lambert and silver by Delheid

This large, oval jardinière made of cut crystal glass comes from the renowned Val Saint-Lambert manufactory in Belgium. The glass features a circular, pastille-cut (or "pointillé") decoration with the characteristic round "nubs" whiich are typical for this glass-technique.

At Val-Saint-Lambert, this decorative style appeared primarily in the late Art Nouveau period and in the 1920s and 1930s, often combined with geometric lines or grooved surfaces, as in this piece.

Silver Base by Delheid Frères

The substantial crystal body rests upon a base crafted from .800 silver, which beautifully accentuates the Art Deco style of the centerpiece. The silver mount bears the signature of the Belgian silversmiths Delheid Frères. The firm was founded in Brussels around 1828 and operated under the name Delheid Frères from 1862 onwards. The company remained in business until the early 1980s. Delheid achieved international acclaim—and its major breakthrough—in the 1930s with its Art Deco creations.

This jardinière unites the precise cutting artistry of Val Saint-Lambert with the high-quality silver craftsmanship of Delheid, thereby documenting the collaboration between the Val Saint-Lambert crystal works and other renowned manufactories in the production of their decorative art objects during the early 20th century.