Author Topic: MC or CM (Read 5016 times)

Ivo · « **on:** April 25, 2005, 09:32:45 PM »

There was a question here a while ago about a piece marked M inside C but unable to find that post. Bizarre to say the least. So would it be Cristallerie Montbronn after all? It would be a bit strange to adapt the same logo of the M inside the C - I think I'll just shut up.

Glen · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2005, 08:07:31 AM »

I knew about the CM for Cristales Mexicanos (they are now part of Grupo Vitro) - we have written quite a bit about them in "Century" - but I didn't reply at the time 'cos the trademark said FRANCE. I assumed it was another maker.

Weird, huh?

Glen

Frank · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2005, 09:36:40 AM »

I sent them the mark asking for confirmation.

popsmcchicken · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2005, 06:56:50 PM »

Thanks, all. Sounds like you're getting close!

Frank · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2005, 02:16:32 PM »

We need a picture of the goblets now please.

Response from Cristallerie de Montbronn:

Quote from: "Cristallerie de Montbronn"

Subject: Re: our Trade Mark

Dear Sir,

Thank you for mail and request. I wonder about your photo regarding our Trade Mark.
Of course, this is NOT our Trade Mark logo, despite the C and M from Cristallerie de Montbronn are on.
Could you please inform me where you found this "signature" ?
Do you have some of those items with this signature ?
What are you dealing with ?
Here our web site for your guidance : www.cristallerie-montbronn.com

Awaiting hearing from you by soon,
Kind regards,
Cristallerie de Montbronn France
Alain Ferstler
President

Sklounion · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2005, 02:26:12 PM »

Also could try Cristallerie de Megeve, and Cristallerie Montreuil.
May have others shortly
Marcus

popsmcchicken · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2005, 11:19:30 PM »

Frank,

Finally got the pic of the goblet. Also, was able to get a fairly clear pic of the mark. Thanks again for the help.

http://tinypic.com/51xdnd

Frank · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2005, 10:39:47 AM »

Quote from: "Cristallerie de Montbronn France"

Hello Mr. Andrews,

Thank you for mail and link to the photo.
I had a look on them and I confirm that this is not from us, "Cristallerie de Montbronn France".
It seems to be in glass and in enamel and quite an old piece.
It is a "Mazagran" = coffee tumbler and Meisenthal makes them.
May by it could be from "Cristal or Cristallerie de Meisenthal" an old glass factory here
in the area. GallÃ© had work there in his time. Now there is only a Museum, because this
glass plant is closed since quite a long time (over 50 years).
Best
Alain Ferstler
Cristallerie de Montbronn France

One eliminated and a new one to find

popsmcchicken · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2005, 12:41:53 PM »

Frank, you are THE MAN! Many, many thanks.

Ivo · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2005, 08:05:13 PM »

Meisenthal ceased production in 1969, but I'm not sure it ever was a cristallerie.
Could also have been made for the CrÃ©dit Mutuel, of course....

there seems to be a huge difference in factory production practice between a verrerie where they make sodalime glass, and a cristallerie where lead crystal is produced. And it seems to be an either/or choice - few factories produce both (at least not at the same location).

Author Topic: MC or CM (Read 5016 times)

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