BY COMPAGNIE DES CRISTALLERIES DE BACCARAT, PARIS, CIRCA 1900

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A FRENCH ORMOLU AND CRYSTAL-GLASS TWENTY-LIGHT CHANDELIER
BY COMPAGNIE DES CRISTALLERIES DE BACCARAT, PARIS, CIRCA 1900
The circular palm-frond and guilloché corona suspending drop chains and rope-twists supporting a similar corona and a lower tier with four seated putti, each issuing five candlearms scrolling to cut glass circular drip-pans and circular nozzles, stamped 'BACCARAT', drilled but not wired for electricity
39 ½ in. (100.5 cm.) high; 29 in. (73.5 cm.) diameter

Provenance

Property from a Private Collection; Christie's, London, 18 September 2014, lot 321.

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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-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. Another chandelier of this model sold Christie's, London, 22 September 2011, lot 239 (£51,650).

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