12-Piece Egyptian Revival Silver-Plate and Cut Glass Surtout de Table Service

A Massive Napoleon III French Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout De Table Plateau, circa 1870 Immerse yourself in the intricate world of cherub...

A Lavish French Empire Ormolu Surtout De Table, C. 1815, Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. A magnificent quality and very large four-section ormo...

An exceptional and rare pair of Islamic Mamluk Revival silver and copper inlaid Quran Koran side tables, Egypt, circa late 19th century. Fully silver...

Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large French Green and Clear Cut-Crystal 12 Light Chandelier, circa 1870. Step into the timeless allure of 19th-century luxury with the Cristalleries De...

Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandelier. "A Magnificent Chandelier" Each central stem issuing twenty-four out-scrolled candle branches suspending prisms and bell-flowers, on four splayed supports, in the Indian Maharaja style, stamped BACCARAT throughout. 86" high x 33" wide Wired for electricity. In overall excellent condition. The torchère is fully complete and there are no damages associated.Ready to place. Comparative Literature: Lerch, Moscou, Splendeurs des Romanov, Exhibition catalogue, 11 July – 13 September 2009, Monaco, pp. 214-217. M. Lerch, Baccarat: la légende du cristal, Exhibition catalogue, 15 October 2014 – 4 January 2015, Paris, pp.68-69. D. Sautot, The Story of Baccarat, Paris, 1993. Cristalleries de Baccarat: The origins of the manufacture, also known as the Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat, can be traced to 1764. On this year, King Louis XV accorded to the Bishop of Metz permission to establish a glass factory on his land, in the small village of Baccarat in Lorraine, in order to compete with the celebrated Bohemian production. Lorraine is traditionally a glass-making region, due to the abundance of silica in the soil and due to its large forests, which supplied the wood to fuel the ovens. Francois-Eugène de Fontenay, who joined the company in 1841, discovered that the addition of nickel oxide in the manufacturing process resulted in a perfectly clear product, 'crystal glass', that was free of discoloration and that imitated precious rock crystal. For this discovery, the Baccarat company was awarded a gold medal at the French Expositions des Produits de l'Industrie in 1844. Continually experimenting with their manufacturing process, the quality of Baccarat's 'crystal glass' improved, reaching the highest level by the end of the century. The Baccarat manufacture rapidly became a leading producer with highly skilled maître-verriers. In 1823, Baccarat participated for the first time at the National Exhibition. Louis XVIII was seduced by the quality of the pieces presented, which received the praise of the jury and the first gold medal. As a result of their success and innovations, the manufacture gradually consolidated its reputation, which allowed it to dominate the French market. The Russian fascination for Baccarat: In 1867, Tsar Alexander II visited the Exposition Universelle in Paris and fell in awe in the sight of Baccarat’s stand...

A Monumental French Silvered and Gilt-Bronze and Glass Centerpiece of "Poseidon", Paris, circa 1895. A very good quality centerpiece depicting "Poseidon and his seahorses", of mon...

This is a large and impressive vintage silver plated three section mirrored plateau in the classic English style, with beautiful fret gallery, als...

Absolutely stunning English rococo silver plate centrepiece Big piece on three platters and amazing rococo motifs such as leaf motifs and scrolls Amazing piece of Sheffield silver pl...

Decorate a dining table with this monumental four-section antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1830 and made of silvered bronze, the spectacular centerpiece is almost ...

Decorate a dining table with this important three-section antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1830 and made of silvered bronze, the spectacular centerpiece is over fo...

Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1830 and made of silvered bronze, the spectacular centerpiece is 28" in length and oval ...

English silver plate footed gallery frame with mirrored interior three piece surtout-de-table plateau / centerpiece. The piece is in great condition with appropriate wear consistent...