Old Baccarat "Pompadour" Acid-Etched Water Glass - An 18cm Antique Glass Featuring Elegant Floral Patterns

The quiet brilliance of a flower blooming in the salons of royalty and nobility

Product Description:
This is an antique water glass from the "Pompadour" series by Old Baccarat, a leading French crystal brand. Named after Madame de Pompadour, known as the chief mistress of Louis XV, this series is famous for its design embodying the elegant and refined aesthetic of 18th-century France. This particular item features delicate floral patterns and band decorations softly emerging on the glass surface, created using a traditional technique called acid etching. Unlike cut glass, its expression when catching the light is subtle, yet its shadows quietly change with the viewing angle, offering a beauty with depth. With an imposing height of 18cm, it not only serves as a water glass but also adds elegance to your table when used for wine or aperitifs. (R080223)

Specifications:
・Category: Antique Glass
・Manufacturer: Baccarat (Old Baccarat)
・Series: Pompadour
・Technique: Acid Etching
・Material: Crystal Glass
・Height: Approx. 18cm
・Country of Origin: France
・Period: Late 19th century - early 20th century
・Condition: Good as an antique (no major chips or cracks)
　*Due to handmade manufacturing, there may be slight individual differences.

Recommended Points:
・High transparency and elegant brilliance unique to Old Baccarat
・Rare Pompadour series with beautiful floral patterns
・Soft and elegant decoration created by acid etching, not cutting
・The impressive height of 18cm elevates any dining table or space
・A valuable item both as a practical item and a collector's piece

Special Notes:
Generally, "Old Baccarat" refers to Baccarat pieces manufactured from the 19th century to around the early 1930s, before the inclusion of acid-etched logos. The presence or absence of the logo (mark) is the primary criterion. Baccarat began to include the acid-etched "BACCARAT" logo on almost all products around 1936 (Showa 11). After the 1930s, Baccarat's popularity expanded globally, leading to an increase in imitations and similar products. Brand management and export compatibility became necessary, and as a result, a system of marking for brand authentication was formally introduced. The period encompassed by Old Baccarat includes the early to late 19th century, the Belle Époque (late 19th century to 1914), the Art Nouveau period, around World War I, and the 1920s (early Art Deco). Old Baccarat has clear differences from modern products. It features a very high proportion of handwork, slight individual differences in distortion and thickness, with acid etching and gravure decoration as the main features, and an elegant and decorative but not excessively showy style, designed for the lifestyle of royalty and the upper classes. The floral pattern of this Pompadour is a prime example of the typical aesthetic of this era.

*Based on AI research.