Book Description

Large format lavishly produced book about BACCARAT and the wonderful glass , crystal, opaline, paper weights, tableware etc that they have been producing in France since 1764-65. Translated from the French by Ruth Sharman. The first ever appraisal of the entire history of this company and a superb production. Approx 9.25" x 12.25" and 304 pages . Postage at cost. Please contact us for a quote. We ship worldwide. ISBN 0500015554
Dealer Notes
Includes the story of Baccarat, and chapters , variously on , Display pieces, Glasses, Jugs & Decanters, Paper Weights, Table Pieces, Bottles, Vases, Modern Decorative Pieces, etc. Includes a glossary, factory marks & signatures, Biographies of glass designers, a history of the Baccarat crystal works etc.
Very detailed & informative and an essential book for any lover or collector of French glass & decorative items.
ISBN 0500015554
Author JEAN-LOUIS CURTIS
Date 1992
Binding HARDBACK with DUSTWRAPPER
Publisher THAMES & HUDSON. LONDON
Illustrator COLOUR (mostly) with some Black & White PHOTOGRAPHS throughout
Condition FINE in FINE DW
Pages 304

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