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A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU AND CUT GLASS THIRTY-TWO-LIGHT CHANDELIER
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A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU AND CUT GLASS THIRTY-TWO-LIGHT CHANDELIER

BY BACCARAT, PARIS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU AND CUT GLASS THIRTY-TWO-LIGHT CHANDELIER
BY BACCARAT, PARIS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The inverted urn-shaped corona with eight scrolled branches hung with drop-pendants, joined by four uprights with a tier to a central circular frame applied with eight urns each with a candle-holder and each issuing three scrolled branches with glass drip-pans and circular nozzles, above an inverted dome frame with ball terminal, hung all-over with faceted glass-beads, drops and pendants, the thread to the ball terminal with BACCARAT stamp
44¾ in. (113.5 cm.) high; 38½ in. (98 cm.) diameter
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% 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 Exposition des produits de l'industrie français 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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