Signed by Baccarat Small Louis XV Style Chandelier in Gilded Bronze and Cut Crystal, circa 1890
A charming small Louis XV style chandelier, a creation signed by the Baccarat Crystal Works. Its gilded bronze structure and decoration in white and smoked cut crystal make it a beautiful decorative element.
Features:
Elegant Design: The typical cage shape of the Louis XV style, the superb drip pans, and the quality of the cut crystal give this chandelier a refined appearance.
Rich Decoration: A central lighting dagger, surrounded by four others, as well as beautiful plaques, rosettes, and crystal stars, testify to 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: Eight arms of light ensure perfect illumination, with the possibility of adaptation to American standards upon request.
Dimensions: Height 33.5 inches, Diameter 21.7 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 develops 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 registers 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.