{"product_id":"crystal-glass-crystallite-bohemia-crystal-conch-shell-snack-plates-pair","title":"Crystal \u0026 Glass: Crystallite Bohemia Crystal Conch Shell Snack Plates, Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking pair of vintage lead-free crystal glass serving platters capturing the timeless allure of marine-inspired design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculpted into highly detailed conch shells, each dish showcases a beautifully scalloped edge, raised ridges, and alternating frosted and high-clarity glass panels that mimic natural oceanic formations. These elegant platters elevate any hosting spread, serving as a sophisticated canvas for small appetizers, cocktail canapés, fresh seafood ceviche, or oysters on the half-shell over crushed ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are fine examples of high-quality mid-to-late 20th-century European moulded glassware, using specialized lead-free formulas engineered to provide optimal light refraction. The manufacturing relies on heavy precision-machined steel press moulds to stamp the fluid, deep-grooved conch shape directly into the hot glass before it undergoes a dual polished and frosted chemical finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original packaging explicitly confirms these pieces are from the specialized \"Conch\" 10-inch glass plate line fabricated from authentic \"Crystallite.\" This proprietary lead-free crystal formulation is a famous trademark of Crystallite Bohemia, a premier glass manufacturing conglomerate located in the historic glassmaking regions of the Czech Republic, known for producing iconic leaf and shell designs to rival Walther-Glas and Mikasa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Intended Use: Seafood appetizers, finger food, or cocktail party snack service. Alternate Suggested Use: Elegant bedroom vanity catchalls for fine jewellery or a sculptural coastal accent display on open bathroom shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46991576694982,"sku":"Listing 082-August-2026","price":795.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/Listing021-January-2026-PairofCrystalConchShellSnackPlates03.webp?v=1788070686","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/products\/crystal-glass-crystallite-bohemia-crystal-conch-shell-snack-plates-pair","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}