A striking Val St Lambert prune cut-to-clear crystal vase designed by Joseph Simon, model Formose. Originally created for the 1935 Brussels Universal Exhibition and later featured in the 1938 Val St Lambert catalogue, this elegant piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and bold geometric cutting synonymous with the period. Substantial in weight at just over 2.6kg, it is a beautifully executed example of classic Belgian crystal design.

VSL is a Belgian crystal glassware manufacturer, founded in 1826 and based in Seraing. It is the official glassware supplier to King Albert II. The pure VSL crystal is known as one of the clearest in the world. Each product is unique, hand blown and hand cut with the glass techniques handed down through generations.