A French 19th century Louis XVI st. complete crystal and ormolu centerpiece set, signed Baccarat
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A superb and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. complete crystal and ormolu centerpiece set, signed Baccarat. The central bowl is raised by four ormolu topie shaped feet below a thick diamond cut Baccarat base. The central... — Read More
A superb and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. complete crystal and ormolu centerpiece set, signed Baccarat. The central bowl is raised by four ormolu topie shaped feet below a thick diamond cut Baccarat base. The central reeded Baccarat crystal bowl is raised by finely chased pedestal with etched patterns and a weave design flanked by two charming cherubs. The pair of side vases are raised by the same lovely topie shaped feet while intricately detailed winged cherubs are holding up the circular ormolu support with acanthus leaf designs. The elegant vases display a striking spray shape. All original gilt.
Vase Dimensions: H: 18" D: 6.75
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- Item # 6684
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H: 18 in L: 20.5 in D: 9.5 in
H: 46 cm L: 52 cm D: 24 cm
- France
- 19th Century
- Baccarat Crystal, Ormolu
- Louis XVI st. Read More
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In 1764 King Louis XV of France gave permission to found a glassworks in the town of Baccarat. Production consisted of window panes, mirrors and stemware until 1816 when the first crystal oven went into operation. By that time over 3000 workers were employed at the site.
Baccarat was famous and requested by many royal houses and received its first royal commission in 1823. This began a lengthy line of commissions for royalty and heads of state throughout the world. In 1855 Baccarat won its first gold medal at the Worlds Fair in Paris after which they began to mark their creations towards the end of the 19th century.
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