BY BACCARAT, MID-19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH GILT-BRONZE AND GLASS TWENTY-FOUR LIGHT CHANDELIER
BY BACCARAT, MID-19TH CENTURY
With two tiers of foliate scroll branches, the stem mounted with glass spires, hung overall with chains of faceted beads and drops, the drip pans stamped 'BACCARAT'
49 in. (124.5 cm.) high; 34 in. (86.5 cm.) diameter

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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-Eug©ene 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.

Baccarat 'crystal glass' is highly regarded, not only for its unusual clarity, but also for its great solidity and weight.

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