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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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A LARGE FRENCH GILT-METAL AND CRYSTAL LONGCASE CLOCK
BY BACCARAT, MODERN
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A LARGE FRENCH GILT-METAL AND CRYSTAL LONGCASE CLOCK
BY BACCARAT, MODERN
CASE: The moulded arched pediment flanked by finials above a reeded hood fitted with a dial surmounted with a flowering basket and cornucopiae, flanked by moulded columns, over a conforming case fitted with a glazed door, on a spreading gadrooned and circular-punched base DIAL: polychrome enamel signed 'Ets Horlogis é Voiteur- Jura', with inner concentric calendar, moonphase dial and cut brass pierced hands MOVEMEMNT: anchor escapement with adjustable strike on bell and coiled gong, with silent and night silent lever, pendulum and winding key
95 in. (241 cm.) high; 26 in. (66 cm.) wide; 17 in. (43 cm.) deep
BY BACCARAT, MODERN
CASE: The moulded arched pediment flanked by finials above a reeded hood fitted with a dial surmounted with a flowering basket and cornucopiae, flanked by moulded columns, over a conforming case fitted with a glazed door, on a spreading gadrooned and circular-punched base DIAL: polychrome enamel signed 'Ets Horlogis é Voiteur- Jura', with inner concentric calendar, moonphase dial and cut brass pierced hands MOVEMEMNT: anchor escapement with adjustable strike on bell and coiled gong, with silent and night silent lever, pendulum and winding key
95 in. (241 cm.) high; 26 in. (66 cm.) wide; 17 in. (43 cm.) deep
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Amelia Anderson
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