Tribute to City of Lights – 1900 is the second edition in the exclusive Time Collection, a series of limited-edition LOUIS XIII decanters commemorating the year that LOUIS XIII cognac was unveiled at the famous Paris World Fair.

For this limited edition we found inspiration in the exciting turn of the century period, recognizing the major events of the time such as the 1900 World Fair with its unparalleled innovations, the women’s rights movement and of course Paris itself, being the cultural and art deco capital of the world.

For the 1900 World Exhibition the Monnaie de Paris releases special commemorative medals, which we used as the base for this contemporary luxurious champaign gold metal coffret. Four new medal illustrations are engraved in each corner, depicting in turn La Parisienne, Paris architecture, the City of Lights and the golden age of arts and craftsmanship. The handmade crystal decanter carries two medals in its heart and stands in front of a mirror, engraved with an illustration of a view on Paris.

In partnership with Monnaie de Paris, new commemorative medals have been produced dedicated to both La Parisienne and the City of Lights and stamped with the same number as the individual 2,000 decanters.