Signed by Cristalleries de Baccarat, Napoleon III period chandelier in gilded bronze and cut crystal decoration circa 1850-1870
An elegant and substantial cage-shaped chandelier in chiseled bronze with magnificent gilding, illuminated by twenty-four light arms on the periphery.
Our chandelier features a very beautiful high quality white cut crystal decor, made up of numerous plates, in its center it has a splendid cut crystal thread.
It ends with a superb large cut crystal ball.
Beautiful French chandelier from the Napoleon III period circa 1850-1870, with crystal decoration signed by Cristallerie de Baccarat.
Dimensions: Height 115 cm - Diameter 100 cm.
The large diameter (100 cm) allows it to be placed advantageously in apartments without high ceilings.
In very good condition, in beautiful gilding, electrification to European standards, possibility of upgrading to American standard on request.
Baccarat is a crystal of excellent quality, it contains no less than 31,7% lead, without any defect, a high level of requirement, this is what characterizes the manufacture. The Baccarat Crystal Factory crosses generations while remaining a symbol of the French art of living.
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-driven air pump that facilitated glass blowing. The following year, Baccarat developed the press-moulded technique.
In 1855, Baccarat took part in the first Parisian Universal Exhibition, notably with two candelabras and a chandelier of monumental dimensions.
In 1860, on October 29, Baccarat registered its trademark at the Paris Commercial Court: a carafe, a stemmed glass and a goblet inscribed in a circle. First printed on a paper label, the stamp was then directly engraved on the piece.
Baccarat is a crystal of excellent quality, it contains no less than 31,7% lead, without any defect, a high level of requirement, this is what characterizes the manufacture. The Baccarat Crystal Factory crosses generations while remaining a symbol of the French art of living.
Signed by Cristalleries de Baccarat, Napoleon III period chandelier in gilt bronze and cut crystal decoration, circa 1850-1870
An elegant and important chandelier of cage form in chiseled bronze in magnificent gilding, illuminated by twenty-four peripheral arms of light.
Our chandelier is decorated with high-quality white cut crystal, composed of numerous plates, and features a splendid cut-crystal threading at its center.
It ends with a superb large cut-crystal ball.
Beautiful French chandelier from the French Napoleon III period, circa 1850-1870, with crystal decoration signed by Cristallerie de Baccarat.
Sizes: H 45.27 Inches – Diameter 39.37 Inches.
Its large diameter (39.37 Inches) makes it ideal for apartments without high ceilings.
In very fine condition, beautifully gilded, electrified to European standards, and can be upgraded to American standards on request.
Baccarat crystal is of the highest quality, containing no less than 31.7% lead, with no defaults and the highest standards. Cristallerie de Baccarat has been passed down through the generations and remains a symbol of French art de vivre.
Baccarat:
In 1764, French King Louis XV granted Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval, Bishop of Metz, permission to establish a glassworks in the Lorraine village of Baccarat.
In 1824, Ismaël Robinet, a Baccarat glassmaker, invented an air-piston pump that facilitated glassblowing. The following year, Baccarat developed the press-molded technique.
In 1855, Baccarat took part in the first Paris Universal Exhibition, exhibiting two monumental candelabras and a chandelier.
In 1860, on October 29, Baccarat registered its trademark with the Paris Commercial Court: a carafe, a stemmed glass, and a beaker inscribed in a circle. Initially printed on a paper label, the stamp was later engraved directly onto the piece.
Baccarat crystal is of the highest quality, containing no less than 31.7% lead, with no defaults and the highest standards. Cristallerie de Baccarat has been passed down through the generations and remains a symbol of French art de vivre.