The trademark Cristal d'Arques marks an epoch in the history of lead crystal. Launched in 1968 by Jacques Durand, it was the first in the world to market stem glasses in lead crystal - with more than 24% lead oxide - and made by automatic processes. This automatic process offers an exceptional quality-to-price ratio of crystal ware affordable to everyone. This paper follows the company's progress over the years.
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Unknown
Journal Title
Verre 5 4 1999 30-33
Sector
Domestic glass
Class
D 426