Signed by Cristalleries de Baccarat, small cage chandelier in silvered bronze and cut crystal circa 1880-1890
A charming cage-shaped chandelier in silver-plated bronze and cut crystal decoration composed of large plaques and a beautiful central dagger.
The chandelier ends with a beautiful cut crystal ball.
Beautiful French work, the crystal decoration of which is signed by Cristalleries de Baccarat around 1880-1890.
Dimensions: Height 85 cm - Diameter 55 cm.
Our chandelier is in a good state of conservation. It has been electrified to European standards, possibilities of 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 the Cristalleries de Baccarat, small silver-plated bronze and cut crystal cage chandelier circa 1880-1890
A charming silver plated bronze and cut crystal chandelier with large plates and a beautiful central dagger.
The chandelier ends with a beautiful cut crystal ball.
Beautiful French work, whose crystal decoration is signed by Cristalleries de Baccarat circa 1880-1890.
Sizes: H 33.46 Inches. – D 21.65 Inches.
Our candlestick is in fine condition. It has been wired for electricity to European standards and can be upgraded 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.