Restoration glass (Colonial+Noble)
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Saint-Just® GLASS MAKERS SINCE 1826 finE Historic PErioD glass for autHEntic rEstoration

HISTORY OF GLASSMAKINGCreated from a mix of sand, sodium carbonate and limestone, glass has existed for thousands of years. Production techniques have evolved considerably over the centuries, giving rise to many forms of this rare and precious material. ! Moulded glass The first man-made glass emerged in the Near East (Syria, Egypt) over 6000 years ago. Made using moulding techniques, this glass was not yet transparent but rather opaque and blue or green colour. By around 1500 B.C., kilns were enabling ever higher temperatures to be reached. The glass was now better worked and became...

BLOWN GLASS MANUFACTURING The Verrerie de Saint-Just was established in 1826 by royal decree of Charles X. IN SAINT-JUST By 1865 the owner, Mathias Andre Pelletier, had assimilated all the expertise and craftsmanship in blown glass from France, Switzerland and Bohemia. The Verrerie de Saint-Just specialised in hand-blown coloured glass. Following his research, he revived the splendour of the exceptional reds and blues in the stained-glass windows of the Middle Ages. He created new ranges of colours that comprised the widest collection in the world. On his death in 1885, his sons took over...

:Range COLONIAL glass is produced to satisfy differing requirements, to improve thermal and acoustic capacity, resist Ultra violet damage, and enhance security. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any inquiry. Handmade mouth blown cylinder glass has been made in the Verrerie de Saint-Just since the 19th century with our COLONIAL glass now being the result of generations of expertise. This fabulous glass shimmers and sparkles due to its uneven surface, with bubbles and inclusions catching and refracting natural light by day and artificial light by night. : Applications COLONIAL glass...

: Aesthetic variations Each region and period has its own window glass style. Saint-Just can reproduce colour tints, activity, bubbles and inclusions. This glass is unquestionably the finest in Europe for authentic sash window glass. : Implementation • Instructions for fitting provided on request by the Verrerie de Saint-Just. • Installation need to conform to local legislation. • The use of putties with a linseed oil base, for instance, is not permitted for laminated windows or double glazing. References • Stately Homes, Hotels and Castles: Chateau de Versailles, Mont Saint Michel, Het...

NOBLE Drawn restoration glass :Range NOBLE glass is produced to satisfy differing requirements, to improve thermal and acoustic capacity, resist Ultra violet damage, and enhance security. : Description NOBLE drawn glass offers the charm of a restoration glass in very large dimensions. : Applications NOBLE can be used with all joinery and carpentry work: historic monuments, private hotels, modern buildings. It is ideal for the restoration of construction work dating from 1920 to 1960. Advantages • Wide choice of dimensions. • Slight contour vibrations reminiscent of ancient glass. • Perfect...

! Variations The Verrerie de Saint-Just also offers an extensive range of patterned glass in order to maintain the buildings authenticity. ! Implementation • Instructions for fitting provided on request by the Verrerie de Saint-Just. • Installation need to conform to local legislation. • The use of putties with a linseed oil base, for instance, is not permitted for laminated windows or double glazing. References • Stately Homes, Hotels and public places: Gare de l’Est, and National Fine Art School (Paris), «The Grand» Hotel (Amsterdam)... • Traditionally built houses and boutique hotels.

GLASS MAKERS SINCE 1826 www.saint-just.com contact@saint-just.com Creation: Muchimuchi - Saint-Gobain Glass Solutions France - RCS Nanterre 447768169 - 09-13 - 1000 - Subject to modifications - Printed on 100 % PEFC paper 10-31-1240