An era where quality spoke for itself, not a name etched in glass
A single glass that brings quiet elegance to the table
Product Description:
This is an Old Baccarat wine glass believed to have been manufactured before 1936. Baccarat products from this period typically lack a brand engraving, and this item is no exception. However, the clarity of the glass, its stable low-center-of-gravity form, and the delicate expression of its cuts clearly display the distinctive characteristics of Old Baccarat. This item is a "wine glass" from a service set that also includes a water glass, champagne glass, and sherry glass. At 13 cm in height, it is a versatile size suitable for both red and white wines, a practical design commonly used on the dining tables of the upper classes at the time. While not as assertive as modern wine glasses, it possesses a "subtle beauty" that enhances food and conversation. Although sold individually, a major appeal of this glass is the ability to recreate a dining scene from before the 1930s by combining it with other glasses from the same series. As other glasses from this series will also be sold individually, there is the pleasure of gradually collecting them. (R080183)
Specifications:
・Brand: Baccarat
・Era: Before 1936 (no engraving)
・Type: Wine Glass
・Height: Approx. 13 cm
・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:
・"The oldest Baccarat era" without an engraving
Crystal from an era where quality itself, not the brand name, was valued.
・Versatile size that suits any wine
Easy to use for both red and white wines, blending naturally into modern dining.
・Soft glow of old crystal
A subdued play of light, different from the sharp reflections of modern crystal.
・Completeness that stands alone
Even as a single piece, it has sufficient presence and history as an antique.
・Joy of combining
By pairing it with water, champagne, and sherry glasses from the same series, you can recreate the table settings of aristocrats and upper-class families of that era.
Special Note:
Since its founding, Baccarat has consistently emphasized the overall perfection of the table. For this reason, a "service" is created, which includes water glasses, wine glasses, champagne glasses, liqueur/sherry glasses, etc., all in the same design (same cut) but for different purposes. These are multiple types of glasses with the same pattern but different heights and capacities, designed as a set. In formal French dining, uniformity was considered a sign of refinement and elegance, and a mismatched set of glasses was seen as "low class." Furthermore, with the same cut and the same light reflection, the entire table harmonizes and sparkles. By using the same design for aperitifs, wine, water, and digestifs, the flow of time itself can be made beautiful. While these items were originally sets, most now remain as individual pieces due to breakage, loss, inheritance/division, and circulation in the antique market. In other words, individual pieces are a result of later circumstances, while sets represent their original form.
*Based on research by AI.
