- Brand: Saint Louis
- Collection: Cleo
- Material: Mouth-blown, hand-cut clear crystal glass
- Color: Clear
- Height: 16 cm / 6.3 in
- Diameter: 8 cm / 3.1 in
- Capacity: 25 cl / 8.5 oz
- Item: Small Wine Decanter with Handle
- Made in France
- Packaging: Gift box included
- Discontinued collection.
Small Crystal Decanter for Wine Tasting and Serving
The Saint Louis Cléo Wine Decanter Small is a discontinued piece from the historic Cléo collection, created in 1903 and produced until 2012. Designed for serving wine, it has the elegant proportions associated with traditional French crystal decanters, with a slender body, narrow neck and fitted stopper. Its smaller format makes it suitable for a dining table or display alongside Cléo wine glasses.
The Cléo design is particularly recognisable for its fine engraved decoration. Floral details, foliage and Louis XV-style arabesques cover parts of the clear crystal, creating a delicate contrast between the decorated surface and the transparent areas. The neck and body are shaped to catch the light, giving the decanter a refined appearance.
The wine decanter was made as part of a wider Cléo table service that included water glasses, wine glasses, champagne flutes and other serving pieces. This makes the smaller decanter especially useful for collectors who want to build or complete a coordinated Saint Louis crystal collection. The collection is no longer in production, so original Cléo pieces have particular interest for customers looking for discontinued French crystalware.
For the table, the decanter provides a practical way to present and serve wine in a more formal setting. Its decorative engraving also allows it to work as part of a crystal display when not in use. It suits classic dining rooms, traditional interiors and collections that combine antique-inspired pieces with fine French tableware.
The Saint Louis Cléo Wine Decanter Small is a distinctive example of historic Saint Louis craftsmanship and makes an elegant luxury gift for a collector of French crystal or discontinued Saint Louis tableware.