Unmarked Vintage Masterpiece - Old Baccarat Sherry Glass (Pre-1936)

The Luxury of Anonymity
Baccarat's Pride in a Small Glass

Product Description:
This is an Old Baccarat sherry glass, believed to have been manufactured before 1936. Baccarat products from this era do not have the same markings as those made today, and this item also lacks a mark. However, the texture of the glass, its low center of gravity, and the soft expression of its cuts clearly display the unique characteristics of Old Baccarat. This item is a "sherry glass" from a service set that includes water glasses, wine glasses, champagne glasses, and sherry glasses. Its small size, approximately 8cm in height, is designed for after-dinner drinks such as sherry, port wine, or liqueurs. Though modest, it undeniably makes its presence felt on the table. While sold individually, a major appeal of this glass is the ability to recreate the dining table of the upper class from that era by combining it with other glasses from the same series. Other glasses will also be sold individually, allowing for the pleasure of gradually collecting the set. (R080182)

Specifications:
・Brand: Baccarat
・Period: Pre-1936 (no mark)
・Type: Sherry Glass
・Height: Approx. 8cm
・Material: Crystal glass
・Condition: Good as an antique item
　(No major chips or cracks / Minor scuffs due to age)
・Sales format: Individual sale

Recommended Points:
・No mark = Oldest Baccarat
　Evidence of an era when the brand competed on "quality itself" before asserting its name.
・Ideal size for sherry
　An elegant and practical design for slowly savoring small quantities.
・Old crystal that produces soft light
　A calm reflection and transparency, different from the sharp brilliance of modern crystal.
・Completeness that stands alone
　Even a single glass possesses a rich story as an antique.
・Joy of combination
　Collecting the water, wine, and champagne glasses from the same series brings back the dining scene of pre-1930s.

Special Note:
Baccarat was founded in 1764 in the town of Baccarat, located in the Lorraine region of eastern France. Its founder was Bishop Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval. It was established as a glassworks under the royal charter of King Louis XV. Initially, it was a local glass factory producing windowpanes, mirrors, and everyday glass items. At this point, it was not yet a "luxury brand." The 19th century brought a major turning point for Baccarat. It succeeded in producing high-lead content crystal glass, overwhelming others in transparency, refractive index, and tone. From around 1816, Baccarat began a full transition to crystal products, transforming from an "ordinary glass factory" into a luxury crystal manufacturer. During this era, Baccarat was cherished by the world's powerful. Its main clients included the French royal family, the Russian emperors (Romanov dynasty), the Ottoman Empire, the British royal family, various royal courts, embassies, and state guest houses. Its main products were tableware (glasses), chandeliers, vases, and decorative items. In this period, Baccarat functioned as "gifts for diplomacy" and "crafts demonstrating national prestige." Old Baccarat is precisely a product of this era. Its characteristics include the absence of a mark (until ~1936), hand-blown and hand-finished craftsmanship, a completeness that includes individual variations, soft light, and a stable design with a low center of gravity. At that time, Baccarat had absolute confidence that "even without a mark, it's recognizable." This is what fundamentally distinguishes it from modern Baccarat.

*Based on AI research.