Antique Vallerysthal Portieux crystal glass candle holders in the shape of heraldic dolphin on round bases, an 8-sided top, unmarked, Lorraine, France. This French Baroque design was introduced by Vallerysthal in the late 19th century, and produced during the first part of the twentieth century.

The candle holder is c.8.1/4" (21cm) high; 4.3/4" (12cm) across at the bottom; no chips, fine condition.

Vallerysthal Glassworks was founded in 1836 in Lorraine, France. Vallerystahl, a German-based firm, purchased French Portieux Company in the late 19th century and formed Portieux Vallerystahl to market glass to the French and German markets. In France, the company was incorporated as Verreies Reunies de Vallerystahl et Portieux and in Germany as Vereingte Glasshutten von Vallerystahl und Portieux. The goal was to avoid complications when ownership of the region changed. [As a border region of France and Germany, Lorraine was disputed for several centuries]

After a difficult financial struggle following World War II, the Portieux Vallerystahl ceased production in 1977. Groupe Faience Niderville purchased the company's assets and brands in 1996.

Rates vary per zone/ country - estimates only [not incl. zone 9/10], we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.

US: Priority (c.2-4 days) ---------- $34.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-4 weeks) ----- $58.50
World: Priority (c.2-5 weeks) ------ $86.50