Baccarat Pattern Bright Crimson Acid Etched Bowl, France, 1900s

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Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic baccarat products are well-known all over the world. A … Read more Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic baccarat products are well-known all over the world. A large art nouveau baccarat egelantier and leaf pattern acid etched bowl with silver edge. Floral cut to clear decoration featuring a textured fern leaf background with bright crimson/pink overlay with art nouveau style flowers and leaves. High-quality detail to the flowers and leaves is typical of baccarat craftsmanship. Art nouveau was born at the end of the 19th century as a reaction to the prolific and popular imitation of louis xv and louis xvi styles at the end of the second empire. Glass was one of the favorite mediums of the “artisan artists” of the period. Baccarat baccarat is a french luxury house and manufacturer of fine crystal located in baccarat since 1764, meurthe-et-moselle, france. The company owns two museums: the musée baccarat in baccarat, and the musée baccarat in paris on the place des états-unis. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less