Juvisy Model Élysée Palace Chiseled Crystal Candy Dish from Baccarat, 1890s, Set of 2

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Baccarat. Extremely rare and beautiful covered sweetmeat dish, on a stand, in fine translucent crystal with a richly chiseled decoration … Read more Baccarat. Extremely rare and beautiful covered sweetmeat dish, on a stand, in fine translucent crystal with a richly chiseled decoration of a mesh of protruding and beveled scales; the lid is topped with a faceted handle.
a circular coaster of the same model is included, in thick translucent molded crystal, with a cut decoration of a frieze of protruding bevels and a central rosette.
this coaster is not necessarily the saucer for the sweetmeat dish\. But it can nevertheless be perceived and used as such.

antique and very high-quality work from the baccarat manufacture, "juvisy" model.

an illustrious and luxurious model, chosen by émile loubet in 1899 to adorn the tables of the élysée palace and ever since associated with the idea of ​​this palace (the juvisy service is still present at the élysée palace, on the official tables).
model created in 1867 for a world's fair.

the present drageoir, presented here, is antique; it must date from the second half of the 19th century.

it is therefore not signed (period on the label).

the same object is, however, reproduced in the illustrious japanese book "old baccarat tableware." i have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
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