Antique Pair Of French Opaline Glass Lusters/ Candleholder/ C. 1920/ Baccarat
Antique Pair Of French Opaline Glass Lusters/ Candleholder/ C. 1920/ Baccarat
SOLD $700.00 Sold: Mar 7, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Pair of antique French blue opaline candle holders.France, circa 1920 ( probably by Baccarat ).Very pretty PAIR of opaline lusters, in the manner of Baccarat, each with 8 cut crystal prisms Scalloped edge with white ( milk ) opaline color ( This technique of adding another layer of opaline with another color to the main body, needs a lot of skill from the glassmaker ).Hand decorated with repeated gold gilding motifs and lines.Pontil mark at the base ( as shown in the photos ), which reflects the age ( early works ).Tiny flea bite to several prisms.Only one prism from the 16 is NOT the original one ( as shown in the last photo ).Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work.H : 9 1/4 inches ( 23.5 cm )Opening diameter : 4 inches ( 10 cm )Diameter at the base : 3 1/2 inches ( 9 cm )No chips, cracks or any damage to the main body ( opaline ).Some flea bite and chips to several prisms .Wear and some loss to the gold gilding decoration ( due to age ).Baccarat quality.VERY GOOD CONDITION (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Baccarat collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
Pair of antique French blue opaline candle holders.France, circa 1920 ( probably by Baccarat ).Very pretty PAIR of opaline lusters, in the manner of Baccarat, each with 8 cut crystal prisms Scalloped edge with white ( milk ) opaline color ( This technique of adding another layer of opaline with another color to the main body, needs a lot of skill from the glassmaker ).Hand decorated with repeated gold gilding motifs and lines.Pontil mark at the base ( as shown in the photos ), which reflects the age ( early works ).Tiny flea bite to several prisms.Only one prism from the 16 is NOT the original one ( as shown in the last photo ).Please see photos carefully to admire the beauty of the work.H : 9 1/4 inches ( 23.5 cm )Opening diameter : 4 inches ( 10 cm )Diameter at the base : 3 1/2 inches ( 9 cm )No chips, cracks or any damage to the main body ( opaline ).Some flea bite and chips to several prisms .Wear and some loss to the gold gilding decoration ( due to age ).Baccarat quality.VERY GOOD CONDITION (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Baccarat collectors and appraisers.