Crystal DArques France Lead Chrystal Tortoise Figurine Large 18cm Long 24% Genuine Lead Chrystal Heavy 830g

A LARGE 18CM LONG AND HEAVY 830G CHRYSTAL TORTOISE FIGURINE MADE BY CHRYSTAL DARQUES IN FRANCE IN THE 1990S.
 
Cristal d'Arques, founded in 1968, is a French brand known for producing crystal glass, including turtle figurines. Made in Arques, a town in the Hauts de France, where it has always been made exclusively. 
 
THESE TORTOISE 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. 
 
PERFECT FOR COLLECTORS, AS A CONVERSATION PIECE, OR AS A GIFT FOR ANIMAL LOVERS. 
 
THIS IS A REAL CHRYSTAL 24% LEAD FIGURINE! CIRCA 1980-1997 WHEN LEAD WAS STILL COMMONLY USED IN GLASS.
 
CHRYSTAL TORTOISE FIGURINE BELIEFS: It is believed by some that Crystal Tortoise figurines has tremendous power to balance and harmonize the environment around us. A crystal tortoise helps in removing negative energy around us. So, when we keep this crystal tortoise in our home or office or with us, the place is purified by the power this tortoise.
 
TORTOISE OR TURTLE? Tortoises have more rounded dome-like shells that are much heavier and more robust than that of turtles. Turtles have webbed feet, while tortoises have stubby feet with sharp claws.
 
SIZE:
HEIGHT 6.5CM, LENGTH 18CM, WIDTH 13CM, WEIGHT 830G.
 
CONDITION: IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH NO CHIPS AND NO CRACKS.
 
CRISTAL DARQUES: dArques Paris 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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