Baccarat Frosted Crystal Orangeade Pitcher, Early 20th Century

Baccarat* frosted crystal orangeade pitcher or cooling jug, twisted handle, with its ice bag, from the early 20th century. This pitcher is in good condition and is of high quality. Unsigned (therefore before 1936), reproduced in the 1916 Baccarat catalog. Note: slight wear from time, see photos. *The Baccarat crystal factory is a crystal manufacturer located in the municipality of Baccarat in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle, in Lorraine, France. In 1764, King Louis XV gave permission to found a glassworks in the town of Baccarat in Lorraine to the Bishop of Metz, Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval (1761-1802). The vast enclosure of the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat almost merged with the small town of Baccarat. Production consisted of window panes, mirrors, and glassware. After the French Revolution, the company declined until its bankruptcy in 1806, when it was sold at auction to a Verdun merchant. In 1816, the glassworks was bought by an industrialist, Aimé-Gabriel d'Artigues (1773-1848). This marked the beginning of the prestigious rise of the Cristalleries de Baccarat. The company's true launch dates back to its acquisition in 1822 by a wealthy Parisian, Pierre-Antoine Godard-Desmarest. Baccarat received its first royal commission in 1823 from King Louis XVIII. This marked the beginning of a long series of commissions for royal families and heads of state from all over the world. This was also a period of strong international growth. In 1855 Baccarat won its first gold medal at the Paris World's Fair. Baccarat registered its trademark on its pieces from 1860. The trademark was a label stuck on the pieces. Crystal production expanded during this period, and Baccarat built a worldwide reputation by manufacturing very high-quality glasses, candlesticks, vases and perfume bottles. Dimensions Max diameter 15 cm Diameter at the base 9.5 cm Height 28.3 cm Reference: C10 601 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com