Crystal DArques France 1980s Lead Chrystal Barn Owl Figurine Large 14cm High 24% Genuine Lead Chrystal

A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE CRISTAL DARQUES BARN OWL BY J G DURAND IN FRANCE IS MADE FROM HIGH QUALITY 24% LEAD CRYSTAL GLASS. THIS BARN OWL CRYSTAL FIGURINE IS SITTING ON A FROSTED GLASS LOG, WITH ITS HEAD TO ONE SIDE AS IF LOOKING FOR PREY. THE NOW DEFUNCT BLACK AND GOLD LABEL WOULD HAVE READ "CRISTAL DARQUES, FRANCE, LEAD CRYSTAL".

THE CRISTAL DARQUES LEAD CRYSTAL OWL IS VERY POPULAR AS IT SPARKLES IN THE LIGHT. THE FRENCH GLASS OWL HAS TWO SAUCER-LIKE EYES WHICH IS TYPICAL OF A BARN OWL.

THIS HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE LEAD CRYSTAL OWL STANDS ON A FROSTED CRYSTAL BASE AND DATES FROM THE 1980S. THE BARN OWL COLLECTIBLE MEASURES 14.5 CM HIGH, 12.5 CM WIDE AND 10.5 CM DEEP. IT WEIGHS 840 GM.

A highly collectible Cristal DArques Owl is in excellent vintage condition and free of chips and cracks. The item has been well looked after. Is a pre loved item. Please view photos.

THIS CHRYSTAL BARN OWL WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT GIFT FOR AN OWL OR BIRD LOVER OR COLLECTOR OF FRENCH CRISTAL D'ARQUES LEAD CRYSTAL FIGURINES.
 
THESE CHRYSTAL FIGURINES BY CHRYSTAL DARQUES ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR DELICATE AND INTRICATE DETAILS. THE CLEAR GLASS AND CRYSTAL MATERIAL GIVE THEM A CONTEMPORARY AND ELEGANT STYLE. 
 
THIS IS A REAL CHRYSTAL 24% LEAD FIGURINE! CIRCA 1980-1997 WHEN LEAD WAS STILL COMMONLY USED IN GLASS.
 
SIZE:
HEIGHT 14.5CM, 12.5CM WIDE x 10.5CM DEEP OVAL WEIGHT 840G
 
CONDITION: IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH NO CHIPS AND NO CRACKS.
 
CRISTAL DARQUES:
J. G. Durand is often recognized as one of the most innovative and versatile crystal glassmakers of the 20th century. Founded in 1927 near the French village of Arques, a town in the Hauts de France, J. G. Durand and its glass tableware continues to enjoy acclaim today. The dArques Paris brand first graced the world stage in 1968, and for almost 60 years now has given an exquisite sense of French elegance to the everyday. Known for their exceptionally high-performance crystal glass. Made in France, the material is the distillation of expertise. It marries unrivalled transparency and brilliance with superior strength and a pleasantly crystal glass sound. 
 
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