Butter Dish, Cristal D'Arques-Durand, Antique Clear, Glass

• Pattern:  Antique Clear (Discontinued)
• Made in USA by Cristal D'Arques-Durand
• Not Vintage:  1990 - 2010
• Details:  This is a very nice pattern, originally sold by Luminarc and continued to be sold under the brand Cristal D'Arques-Durand starting 1990 but was discontinued in 2010.  The pattern is called "Antique - Clear", it also comes in other colors like ruby red and amethyst.  It features a very intricate design with lots of cut diamonds and palms under triangular arches, plus a large starburst on the lid as well as the underplate.   It is embossed "USA" and a number "7" on the bottom plate and "USA" and the number "17" on the lid.  This is a very beautiful butter dish and will make an elegant statement on your dinner or buffet table.    
• Material:  Pressed Glass
• Dimensions: 8.0 inches Long (including handles), 2.5 inches Tall
• Condition:  Used.  Excellent Condition, there are no chips, scratches or cracks on either piece, shows very little wear, if at all.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are USED items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

Arc International was founded in 1825 by a Frenchman called Alexander des Lyons de Noircarm in 1825 in the village of Arques in northern France.  From 1897 onwards, the company was dominated by the Durand family, who eventually purchased the firm entirely in 1926. Today, the family continues to be the sole proprietors.  Through the years they have grown, they've invented different types of glass and expanded their lines and brands which include: Luminarc (launched in 1948), Arcoroc (launched in 1963), Cristal d'Arques (launched in Europe in 1968), Chef & Sommelier (launched in 2008), and Arcopal (1958).  They have bought and sold many other brands like Pyrex (from 2005 - 2014) and even owned Mikasa from 2000-2008.