Lot 133
133
A pair of French brass, clear- and amethyst-glass twelve-light chandeliers
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A pair of French brass, clear- and amethyst-glass twelve-light chandeliers

BY BACCARAT, CIRCA 1900

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A pair of French brass, clear- and amethyst-glass twelve-light chandeliers
By Baccarat, Circa 1900
Each headed by a waisted stem issuing branches with shaped drip pans, the frame decorated all over with hanging drip pans each headed by a star or flower, the scrolling branches terminating with circular drip pans, baluster nozzles and further circular drip pans, marked BACCARAT; drilled and fitted for electricity
49 in. (125 cm.) high (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Founded in 1764 by Royal consent, the firm of Baccarat became known as the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat during the 19th century. François-Eugène de Fontenay (who joined the company in 1841) discovered that by the addition of nickel oxide in the manufacturing process, a perfectly clear product, "crystal glass", free of discolouration and imitating precious rock crystal, was produced. The Baccarat company was awarded a Gold Medal at the French Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie in 1844. With the continuing improvement in their manufacturing standards, the quality of Baccarat's 'crystal glass' improved and reached the highest level by the end of the century, competing successfully with the Bohemian glass industry. Baccarat 'crystal glass' is highly regarded, not only for its unusual clarity, but also for its great solidity and weight.

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