French vintage crystal decanter/carafe, mouth blown glass with stopper.As unmarked this piece was identified as very early BACCARAT pieces from late19 century
No makers mark on as Baccarat did not sign their creations till 1936
Has cut patern number 122 on base of decanter and stopper as seen in last two photos
Made of high-quality crystal glass material very clear and bit darkish in color,slight shine of rainbow colors to inner when inspected under daylight,some folding imperfection to glass and base as sign of older age,with so typical classic deep cut design very sharp/about 3mm deep/ is a fine piece of finest quality of craftsmanship and highest quality of material as always with this maker
This item dated before pre-1900 era and is a testament to the artistry and style of the time.
With its vintage charm and exquisite craftsmanship, this is perfect choice for those who appreciate the finest things in life.
Add this piece to your collection today and enjoy its timeless beauty for years to come.
Condition:
The item is in very good condition with no nibbles no scuffs/marks visible,but has tiny foggy lime sediment to bottom in inner as common for theese type of items with such an age
Please take time to see all pictures to make your own mind up regarding maker, condition and for a better understanding of description.
Weight about 600 grams
High: 31 cm including stopper
High without stopper 24cm
Wide at widest point: 10.5 cm.
Stopper: 9.5 cm long
Base: 9cm wide
Top neck: 4.5cm wide
NOTE Been compared by few collectors and myself with many Baccarat crystal glass designs ,deep type deep cut,structure and quality of material,and by all been confirmed as a such
However is unmarked so you need to check it yourself.
About Maker History
Baccarat Glass was established in 1765 by the Bishop of Metz who wanted to encourage industry in the little village of Baccarat, some 250 miles east of Paris, France. The Verrerie de Sainte Anne at Baccarat made all kinds of utilityglassware(windows, bottles, tableware) and flourished for many years. They survived the French Revolution (1789) but struggled through the Napoleonic Wars (1812-1815).
In 1815 the great French glassworks at Voneche in Northern France found itself outside the new French frontier in the newly created country of Belgium. The owner of Voneche, a Parisian named Aime-Gabriel D'Artigues, bought the Baccarat glassworks so that he could re-establish his business in France and continue to serve French customers without paying heavy import taxes. There is a story that he struck a deal with the King of France to reduce his import taxes from Voneche in return for setting up again in France.
The new company Voneche-Baccarat focussed on high quality lead-crystal glass and over the past 180 years Baccarat have developed many new techniques in making the finest crystal glass. In 1822 D'Artigues sold the glassworks and the new owners set up the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat (keeping Voneche as part of the name until 1843). It soon became and remains today, the foremost glassworks in France.
Baccarat is famous for its wonderful crystal paperweights, its superb crystal glass tableware, for 19th century lead crystal glass and for beautiful decanters ,jars and bottles