Signed By Baccarat Style Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze And Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890

Signed by Baccarat Style Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, circa 1890

An elegant Louis XV-style chandelier, a creation signed by the Baccarat Crystal Works. Its gilded bronze structure and white-cut crystal decoration make it a remarkable decorative piece.

Features:

Elegant Design: The crystal crown, typical cage shape of the Louis XV style, superb bobeches, and the quality of the cut crystal give this chandelier a refined appearance.

Rich Decoration: A central dagger surrounded by six others, along with magnificent plaques, rosettes, and stars in crystal, showcase Baccarat's craftsmanship.

Prestigious Signature: This chandelier, dating from the late 19th century, is signed by the Baccarat Crystal Works, a guarantee of quality and authenticity.

Lighting: Six light arms ensure perfect illumination, with the possibility of adaptation to American standards upon request.

Dimensions: Height 45.3 inches, Diameter 23.6 inches.

Condition: Excellent, with magnificent gilding and electrification compliant with European standards.

History of Baccarat:

1764: King Louis XV grants Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval, Bishop of Metz, permission to establish a glassworks in the village of Baccarat in Lorraine.

1824: Ismaël Robinet, a glassworker from Baccarat, invents a piston-powered air pump that facilitates glass blowing. The following year, Baccarat developed the pressed-molded technique.

1855: Baccarat participates in the first Paris World's Fair, showcasing two candelabras and a chandelier of monumental dimensions.

1860: On October 29, Baccarat registered its trademark with the Paris Commercial Court: a carafe, a stemmed glass, and a goblet inscribed in a circle. Initially printed on a paper label, the hallmark would later be engraved directly onto the pieces.

Baccarat crystal is of excellent quality, containing no less than 31.7% lead, with no defects, and a high level of demand, characterizing the manufacture. The Baccarat Crystal Works spans generations while remaining a symbol of the French art of living.