Baccarat 1764, deux cent cinquante ans (book)

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Baccarat 1764, deux cent cinquante ans / Baccarat 1764, two hundred and fifty years (book) by Laurence Benaim, Murray Moss. Evergreen Editions. 2013. Hardcover, 422 pages. Under dust jacket, no box. Very good condition. Rizzoli New York Collection. French text.

In 1764, King Louis XV gave permission to found a flat glass and art glassworks: the Verreries de Sainte-Anne were born in the town of Baccarat, in Lorraine, by the Bishop of Metz Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval (1761-1802) who created this factory with a master glassmaker from Saint-Louis.

The most famous crystal manufacturer in the world has continued to rise since then and has become the symbol of the French Art de Vivre. For 250 years, Baccarat has seduced monarchs, heads of state, celebrities and artists throughout the world. From the first glass service, ordered by Louis XVIII, to the majestic candelabras of Tsar Nicholas II, not to mention the exceptional orders of the maharajahs, Baccarat radiates an incomparable prestige.

The iconic Harcourt glass, created in 1841, still adorns the tables of the world’s greatest. Glassware, vases, chandeliers, candlesticks, jewelry, perfume bottles, each of the pieces made by Baccarat exalts beauty and perfection. The history of Baccarat is also that of a unique French craftsmanship, technological progress and artistic collaborations, all inspired by the same passion.

A passion for excellence, passed down from generation to generation by the incomparable know-how and virtuosity of the glassmakers, cutters, engravers and gilders of the manufacture. Composed of magnificent photographs specially commissioned for the occasion and unpublished drawings taken from the archives of the House, this book offers a journey to the heart of the Baccarat universe.

Feel free to check out the additional photos at the top left, thank you!

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