Elegant mid-19th century French crystal liqueur set, circa 1865, comprising a circular tray with borders, small tazza and two matching stem glasses. A refined example of Napoleon III luxury tableware, possibly Baccarat as they did not sign their crystalware before 1930s.
Glasses:
Wheel-engraved floral garlands and rose swags
Very fine hand-applied gilt band on lower stem
Height: 10 cm (4 in)
Rim: 5 cm / Foot: 5.4 cm
Weight: 64 g & 70 g
Tazza:
Engraved and gilt garlands and net decor
Height: 5.5 cm
Diameter: 10 cm
Tray:
Circular, low gallery
Concentric wheel-cut circles on base
Central enamelled / gilt medallion
Height: 3 cm (1 1/4 in)
Diameter: 25 cm (10 in) top / 24 cm (9 1/2 in) base
Weight: 630 g
Material & Technique:
Crystal
Wheel engraving
Fire-gilded stem bands
Enamel decoration on tray
Condition:
Excellent antique condition with wear to gilding consistent with age
No chips or cracks
Notes:
This set reflects the elegance of French mid to late 19th-century table crystal. Ideal for display or luxury entertaining.
