Baccarat France Cut Crystal Ring Sizer Foliage Flowers Jewelry 20th Century

Cut crystal ring box signed Baccarat* France, decorated with a branch of foliage and flowers, 20th century. This ring box is in good condition. Signed with a disc underneath. Please note: slight scratches and wear of 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. The production consisted of the manufacture of window panes, mirrors and glass services. 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 was the beginning of a long series of commissions for royal families and heads of state from all over the world. It 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 mark was a label affixed to the pieces. Crystal production expanded during this period, and Baccarat built a worldwide reputation for producing high-quality glasses, candlesticks, vases, and perfume bottles. Dimensions Diameter 10.5 cm Height 8 cm Reference: C10 598 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com