Signed by Cristalleries de Baccarat pair of Louis XV style chandeliers in gilded bronze and cut crystal circa 1880-1890

Signed by Cristalleries de Baccarat pair of Louis XV style chandeliers in gilded bronze and cut crystal circa 1880-1890

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Signed by Cristalleries de Baccarat pair of Louis XV style chandeliers in gilded bronze and cut crystal circa 1880-1890

A rare, elegant and decorative pair of Louis XV style cage chandeliers, in gilt bronze, lighting with nine arms of light. Each chandelier features a beautiful cut and cast white crystal decoration, consisting of large plaques, numerous rosettes, six peripheral daggers and a beautiful central dagger and a small solid crystal ball. The chandeliers end with superb cut crystal balls.

Beautiful French chandeliers from the end of the XIXth century, whose cut crystal decoration comes from the Cristalleries de Baccarat (signed), around 1880-1890.

Dimensions: Height 105 cm - Diameter 65 cm.

In excellent condition, in their original gilding. Electrification to European standards, adaptation to American standards on request.

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 pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut crystal chandeliers circa 1880-1890

A rare, elegant, and decorative pair of ormolu cage chandeliers in the Louis XV style, each with nine arms of light. Each chandelier is beautifully decorated with cut and molded white crystal, composed of large plates, numerous rosettes, six daggers around the rim, and a beautiful central dagger and a small solid crystal ball. The chandeliers end in superb cut crystal balls.

Fine French chandeliers from the late 19th century, with cut crystal decoration from the Cristalleries de Baccarat (signed), circa 1880-1890.

Sizes: H 41.33 Inches. – Diameter 25.59 Inches.

Wired to European standards, adaptation to American standards on request.

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.

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Century

19st century

Style

Louis XV

Object Type

antiquities

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