Pair of Opal Crystal Vases by Baccarat, France, Circa 1855

Pricing & History
DescriptionIdentical Pair. Pair of opal crystal “Campana" shaped vases. Acid-etched blue cameo on white ground with scenes inspired by antique Greek vases. With palmets, entrelacs, Greek motif border and laurel leaves.A punch service set with a similar decoration was shown by Baccarat manufacture at the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition. It is now part of the Corning Museum of Glassâ€TM collection in New York (reproduced in “Glass from the Worldâ€TMs Fairs â€" 1851-1904", Jane Shadel Spillman, 1986, p°23, fig.8).ConditionExcellent condtion with modest wear to gilding on handles and top rim.Dimensions9.75 x 12.25 in