Rare 18th century Medici vase “Le Creusot – Baccarat”
Rare 18th century Medici vase “Le Creusot – Baccarat”
Definition.
These rare beautiful vases were made at the end of the 18th – early 19th century in France.
The vase is made of mouth-blown glass with lead, in mold. This is the first crystal.
The crystal at the 18th century was not yet as pure as what we know today.
This is the reason why the vase looks a bit yellow.
After this, the vase is very finely cut with a diamond pattern and Cotes plates decorations.
The vase is mounted on a square base.
Given its age, a small trace of wear may be present, as well as glass threads, air bubbles and imperfections are completely normal for handmade antique glassware.
LE CREUSOT :
The exploitation of the coal of Montcenis, from 1769, allowed the creation of the Royal Foundry at a place called Le Creusot from 1781.
At the same time, the fashion for lead crystal, which came from England, spread to European courts and wealthy circles.
Founded in Sèvres, near Paris, "La Manufacture des Cristaux de la Reine" decided to settle in Le Creusot to take advantage of the coal resource.
The new factory quickly got off the ground and innovated. Ordinary glass and especially luxury crystal products are made there. The company specializes in opalines (or opal crystal), objects made of opaque crystal tinged in the mass, and inclusions, small objects with a decorative inlaid ceramic pattern. At that time, customers lived in France as well as in Europe and even in Russia or America.
At the beginning of the 1830s, the Creusot crystal factory experienced difficulties and was eventually sold by its owners. It was bought in 1832 by Baccarat and Saint-Louis, who decided to repatriate all production to the east of France. Creusot's glass and crystal industry then died out.
Production time:
1770-1830
Origin / country:
France
Manufacturer:
Le creusot – Baccarat
Dimensions:
Height: 24,5 cm
Diameter 12 cm
Weight: 2.500 gr
Condition:
2nd hand / very good condition / no chips or cracks
Photos are part of the description
Order referention:
220203