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18th and 19th centuries Furniture and Fine Art
Signed Baccarat Louis XV Style Chandelier in Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal, circa 1880-1890
Description: An elegant and decorative Louis XV style stem chandelier in gilt bronze, featuring six light arms and six large crystal daggers around the periphery. The chandelier is composed of large plaques of cut crystal in white and smoky colors. At its center, it has a string of cut crystal bottles and is topped with a beautiful cut crystal ball.
Historical Context: A magnificent French chandelier from the late 19th century, circa 1880-1890, signed Baccarat.
Dimensions:
Height: 45.3 inches
Diameter: 31.5 inches
Condition: In excellent original condition, this chandelier has been cleaned and retains its original gilding. It is electrified according to European standards, with the possibility of adaptation to American standards upon request.
About Baccarat:
In 1764, King Louis XV granted Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval, Bishop of Metz, permission to establish a glassworks in the village of Baccarat in Lorraine.
In 1824, Ismaël Robinet, a glassworker at Baccarat, invented a piston air pump that facilitated glassblowing. The following year, Baccarat developed the pressed-molded technique.
In 1855, Baccarat participated in the first Parisian World's Fair, showcasing two candelabras and a chandelier of monumental dimensions.
On October 29, 1860, Baccarat registered its trademark with the Paris Commercial Court: a decanter, a goblet, and a glass inscribed in a circle. Initially printed on a paper label, the stamp was later directly engraved on the piece.
Baccarat crystal is of excellent quality, containing no less than 31.7% lead, without any defects, reflecting a high level of craftsmanship. This is what characterizes the manufacturer. The Baccarat Crystal Works has traversed generations while remaining a symbol of the French art of living.
