Pair of red Baccarat crystal bobeches, chandelier candle holders, 19th century label
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Pair of bobeches (for candlesticks, candelabras or chandeliers) in red and translucent crystal, signed Baccarat* France, from the 19th century.
These bobeches are in good condition. Original Baccarat label (old).
Please note: tiny micro-chips on the tips, micro-scratches and slight wear and tear, see photos.
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is a crystal factory located in the municipality of Baccarat in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle, in Lorraine, France. In 1764, King Louis XV granted permission to establish a glassworks in the town of Baccarat in Lorraine to the Bishop of Metz, Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval (1761-1802). The vast grounds of the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat almost merged with the small town of Baccarat. Production consisted of the manufacture of window panes, mirrors, and glass services. After the French Revolution, the company declined until its bankruptcy in 1806, when it was sold at auction to a merchant from Verdun. In 1816, the glassworks was bought by an industrialist, Aimé-Gabriel d'Artigues (1773-1848). This was the beginning of the prestigious rise of the Cristalleries de Baccarat. The company's true launch dates back to its acquisition in 1822 by a wealthy Parisian, Pierre-Antoine Godard-Desmarest. Baccarat received its first royal commission in 1823 from King Louis XVIII. This was the beginning of a long series of commissions for royal families and heads of state from all over the world. It was also a period of strong international growth. In 1855, Baccarat won its first gold medal at the Paris World's Fair. Baccarat registered its trademark on its pieces from 1860 onwards. The trademark was a label affixed to the pieces. Crystal production expanded during this period, and Baccarat built a worldwide reputation for manufacturing high-quality glasses, candlesticks, vases, and perfume bottles.