Wide Lip - Embossed “FRANCE” on the base

Name: Wide Lip
 
Type:  Clear pressed glass candleholder with wide lip
 
Year: Likely 1970s–1990s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Embossed “FRANCE” on the base - Possibly Luminarc, Arcoroc, or Cristal d’Arques (France)
 
History: This compact clear glass item, standing approximately 6 cm tall, is a low-profile candleholder or possibly a base for a hurricane chimney or globe. It is molded in thick, clear pressed glass with a faceted rim and wide shallow indentation at the top—most likely designed to hold a tealight or taper base securely. The base is hexagonal with soft, slightly scalloped edging, a common feature in pressed French glass from the latter half of the 20th century.
 
 
The most definitive identifier is the "FRANCE" embossing on the base, confirming French origin. This style and finish were typical of Luminarc or Arcoroc production, which focused on durable, mass-produced glassware with decorative yet practical appeal. These pieces were distributed widely for homeware and hospitality use.
 
 
This type of item is particularly versatile—it could serve as a standalone candleholder, be part of a modular centrepiece, or act as a stabilising base under flared votive cups. The moulded air bubbles seen in the inner ring further support the pressed manufacturing process, often visible in mid-to-late 20th-century French glass.
 
Flaws: None