Russian Pattern Orangeade Service from Baccarat, 1890s, Set of 8

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Magnificent complete Baccarat crystal orangeade service, Russe pattern (referenced in early 20th-century Baccarat catalogs)

Iconic swirling design and iridescent reflections.

… Read more Magnificent complete Baccarat crystal orangeade service, Russe pattern (referenced in early 20th-century Baccarat catalogs)

Iconic swirling design and iridescent reflections.

Set includes:

1 large tray, 29 cm diameter, with a scalloped, gold-gilt rim

1 pitcher (decanter/pitcher), 25 cm high, with a handle

6 glasses, 12 cm high (orangeade/long drink style)

Features:

Signature "Russeille" pattern with superb swirling motifs/scrolls deeply cut into the crystal

Magnificent iridescent purple reflections that change with the light (a very pronounced purple-pink-blue rainbow effect)

Enhanced with fine gold on the upper rims and the central bands.

The gilding is very well preserved, brilliant, with no major wear or significant chips.

Baccarat signature engraved in relief under the tray and under the glasses "BACCARAT DEPOSE" This piece has an attribution mark,
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