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Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Centerpiece Crystal Attrib. to Baccarat

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Centerpiece Crystal Attrib. to Baccarat

$4,880.00 USD
$4,880.00 USD
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Origin
France
Materials
Bronze, Crystal, Cut Glass
Dimensions
H 14.5 in x Dia 12.5 in

If it is not as we described it, we make it right. Wrong dimensions, undisclosed damage, or any material misdescription — tell us within 7 days and we refund you in full, pay the return shipping, and charge no restocking fee.

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Additional photographs, measurements or a condition report — sent the same day. Call 305-975-0601.

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No obligation. Furniture ships white-glove to your room of choice; smaller pieces travel insured by ground courier.

Magnificent Late 19th - Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Centerpiece with Crystal attributed to Baccarat.

Imagine this breathtaking centerpiece on your center table, countertop, bedside table or elsewhere – a deeply cut crystal tazza, adorned with intricate motifs, rests majestically upon an ormolu sculpture depicting three graceful swans, each meticulously hand-chiseled. This magnificent French gilt bronze and cut crystal centerpiece exemplifies the grandeur of the Early 19th Century Empire style.

Measures: 14 1/2" High x 12 1/2" Diameter This quality centerpiece in very good antique condition.

See additional condition details below.

For similar Baccarat dishes, see last photo Sotheby's, 19th century furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics and Works of Art, October 24, 2007, New York, Lot 272 Maison Baccarat.

Further enhancing its historical significance, the piece bears a rare mark indicating it was once a cherished possession of the celebrated opera singer Édouard de Reszke. When in London, the Reszke brothers performed for Queen Victoria during gala performances at the Royal Opera House or command performances at Windsor Castle. He was awarded the Royal Victorian Order (R.V.O.) from the Queen.

Édouard de Reszke (22 December 1853 – 25 May 1917) was a Polish bass from Warsaw. A member of the musical Reszke family, he was a successful opera singer, as were his brother Jean and his sister Josephine. He made his debut in Aida in Paris on 22 April 1876.

Born with an impressive natural voice and equipped with compelling histrionic skills, he became one of the most illustrious opera singers active in Europe and America during the late-Victorian era. He is most famous for his role as Mephistopheles in Faust. He was also known for his roles as Leporello, Sachs, and Hagen.

After he retired from the stage, he taught singing until he had significant health problems. He and his family suffered during the war, cut off from others, with shooting through opposite sides of the house. His health worsened during the war and he died in 1917.

Notes on this piece

  • One of a kind. Sold in as-found condition with wear consistent with its age. Ask us for additional photographs or measurements before you buy — we answer the same day.
  • On the attribution. Words such as “style of”, “manner of”, “attributed to”, “after” or “circle of” describe our informed opinion based on form, construction and materials. They are not a certification of authorship. Where authorship is documented, we say so plainly and name the evidence.
  • Returns. One day from delivery for a change of mind — buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If the fault is ours, none of that applies: 7 days, full refund including your original shipping, we pay the return freight, no restocking fee. See our refund policy.

Shipping & returns

Shipping is quoted per order. Small pieces travel insured by ground courier; furniture travels white-glove freight, room of choice, from our Miami warehouse.

Returns for a change of mind: one day from delivery, buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If a piece is not as we described it, you have 7 days — we refund in full including your original shipping, pay the return freight, and charge no restocking fee.

Questions? Call 305-975-0601.

Domestic shipping

Every piece ships from our warehouse in Miami. Shipping is quoted per order, so you are never charged an estimate — we price the actual crate, the actual route, and the actual service level, and send it to you before you commit.

Small and medium decorative objects — lamps, vases, prints, ceramics — travel by FedEx or UPS Ground, fully insured, signature required. Typical transit is 3–7 business days.

Furniture and large pieces travel by white-glove freight with BMC International Freight. Delivery is room of choice, subject to the carrier's access at your address. Freight transit varies by destination and is typically 7–14 business days. We contact you to arrange a delivery window.

International shipping

We ship worldwide, quoted case by case. Tell us the piece and the destination and we will price crating, freight, insurance and customs handling for you.

Packing

Every piece is packed by hand using museum-quality materials. Fragile items are double-boxed with custom foam inserts. Glass and detachable elements are removed and packed separately, then reassembled on arrival.

Returns

Returns are accepted within one day of delivery. To return a piece, notify us within that window and return it in the same condition in which it arrived.

The buyer pays all shipping costs — outbound and return — and a 15% restocking fee.

This mirrors the terms you already know from the major marketplaces. Because the window is short, we would rather you ask first: request additional photographs, measurements or a condition report before you buy, and we will send them the same day.

If something arrives damaged

Photograph the packaging and the piece before unpacking further, and contact us within 48 hours. We handle all freight claims directly and will arrange a resolution.

Questions

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