paperweights: Baccarat, France – antiques, page 3

PW1168. Baccarat Classical Period Clematis Museum Piece. Fabulous red clematis on vine. This beauty has six lovely red burgeoning blossoms intertwined on lovely green stems. This is one of Baccarat’s well-known designs. They made them in pink, white, blue in two shades, and in a variety of combinations, some with five and some with six buds. From the condition one would think it was made yesterday rather than 160 years ago or more. Star cut concave base. It has been expertly polished to its original condition. 3 inches in diameter, 2 inches tall; one pound and three ounces. The florals fit the glass perfectly.  $1075

PW2684. Baccarat Classical Period Clematis Museum Piece. Fabulous white clematis on vine. This beauty has six lovely white burgeoning blossoms buds intertwined on lovely green stems. This is one of Baccarat’s well-known designs. They made them in pink, white, blue in two shades, and in a variety of combinations, some with five and some with six buds. From the condition one would think it was made yesterday rather than 160 years ago or more. Star cut concave base. It has been expertly polished to its original condition. 3 inches in diameter, 2 1/4 inches tall; one pound and seven ounces. The florals fit the glass perfectly. I have a few clematis I my garden and this design truly captures the way they grow. Beautiful. $1200

PW2065. Baccarat Classical Period Museum Piece. A beautiful double clematis with perfect stem and leaves in a circle of alternating complex canes over a crystal ground. The center of the flower is a complex cane comprising 18 stars. Excellent condition with no problems. 2 7/16 inch diameter; 1 3/4 inches tall; eleven ounces. $850

PW1747. Baccarat Classical Period Magnum Red/White Dog Rose, circa 1850. Beautifully executed red over white dog rose with stem and leaves. Large and perfect. Repolished all around. Star cut base. 3 inches in diameter; 2 1/8 inches tall; one pound and four ounces. $950

PW1679. Antique Baccarat Double Clematis and bud with Millefiori Garland, circa 1850. A stellar gem. Faceted with the normal six and one configuration. Star cut base. As you turn it in your hand, the number of blossoms can change from one to many due to the beautiful cutting work. Condition is excellent with the only sign of wear on the basal rim. 2 3/4 inch diameter; 1 3/4 inches tall; fifteen ounces. $900