Saint-Louis (glass manufacturer)
The Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis is a corporation, founded in 1586 in Münzthal (Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche in French) in Lorraine. It is the oldest glass manufacturer in France with roots dating back to 1586 and the first crystal glass manufacturer in continental Europe (1781).
| Type | part of Hermès International S.A. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1586 |
| Headquarters | Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche, Lorraine, France |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | glass |
| Website | www.saint-louis.com |
Saint Louis French Crystal Nef Centerpiece exhibited at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. Circa 1887
The Musée du cristal Saint-Louis exhibits 4 centuries of technical developments and artistic creations of the Saint-Louis factory. It is housed in one of the production halls of the factory, in Saint-Louis-lès-Bitche.[1]
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