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(More customer reviews)The Duralex Picardie model is the ubiquitous glassware of France. The 25cl size (sometimes incorrectly referred to as 8 3/4 oz.) is the standard model. It is beautifully curved to fit in the hand, tapers down from the arches under the rim to nine flat sides so that it may be easily grasped without slipping even when wet, has just the right weight and balance, and has a lip thin enough to drink comfortably from while retaining strength.
Graceful is the one best word to describe them, the perfect combination of beauty and utility.
In French cafés you will see people drinking water, wine, and even coffee from them. You can spot them in many films (The 400 Blows and Breathless come to mind) and they frequently found their way into modern still life paintings.
Duralex went into court-ordered liquidation bankruptcy in 2006 but has since partnered with Emile Henry, an old French manufacturer of cooking ware, to return to production and distribution of this classic glassware. During the hiatus, it was not unusual to see a set of six of the larger ones sell for over $100 on the secondary market, which is testimony to their status as a desirable design icon of the 20th century.
Each glass was manufactured with a number on the bottom, from 1-48, identifying the mold it was made in. These numbers provided amusement for many generations of school children in France and other European countries.
The only possible criticism of these glasses is that they are not designed to stack securely.
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Duralex Picardie Tumbler Glasses 12 oz (Set of 6)The Picardie glass is a classic design since 1929. These glasses are known as the "original French tumblers" still in production by Duralex in France.
As tempered glasses, Picardie glasses are durable and at least 2.5 times more resistant than normal glass. They are conveniently stackable, impact and chip resistant. These tumblers are equally suitable for cold or hot drinks, and can be used for anything from wine and cocktail to coffee and tea.
Set of 6 (six) glasses. Not sold individually.
Each glass size for this set is 12oz, 36cl.
Microwave-proof and dishwasher-safe.
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