BACCARAT – Pair of molded and gilded crystal violet vase glasses, Louis-Philippe period

A superb pair of molded crystal violet vases in the so-called conical goblet shape with a foot, decorated with flat ribs, leaves, and almonds (BACCARAT SAINT-LOUIS catalog designation for 1840).
Each vase has a six-ribbed body with raised motifs depicting alternating flowering branches, leaves, foliage, pellets, and scrolls. It rests on a faceted hexagonal foot enhanced with a gold rim.

Dimensions:

• Height: 13.4 cm

• Diameter: 8.2 cm

Circa 1840, Louis-Philippe period

Condition Report: The presence of fine firing threads within the glass, characteristic of 19th-century glass production, particularly by Baccarat, Saint-Louis, Le Creusot, and Clichy, even in high-quality pieces. These marks inherent to the manufacturing process do not detract from the overall solidity or legibility.
Very good condition. No signs of restoration have been observed. A few discreet chips at the tips of some of the edges of the feet. The original gilding is well preserved, with remarkable integrity of the motifs.

These small vases were traditionally used to hold short-stemmed flowers, such as violets, carnations, or daffodils, which were very fashionable in 19th-century bourgeois and aristocratic interiors.
They were placed on a mantelpiece, dressing table, or pedestal table, often displayed in pairs or as a set.
The gilded decoration illustrates the taste of the period for precious objects with refined ornamentation.

The shape and motifs are characteristic of Baccarat's production during this period, and these shapes and motifs are notably listed in the 1840 catalog.

Such a pair is a rarity; finding one in such fine condition is exceptional.

Ref: SGLG9ZXA09