History of baccarat paperweights book

Its easy to see why the baroness enjoyed having this paperweight in her collection. Paperweights and related glass, 18201860 bacarat, inc. Louis, clichy, english and american glassworks, as well as modern paperweights, are shown and discussed. From its beginning in poland in the 1830s, the craft of millefiori paperweights spread and took on colorful variations in such wellknown french factories as baccarat, clichy, and st. Baccarat is famous for its wonderful paperweights, its superb crystal glass. In case youre curious, the world record price for a paperweight was set at just. Newyork historical society 170 central park west at richard gilder way 77th street new york, ny 10024. Louis, and pantin periodically changed their names.

Oct 01, 2019 nineteenthcentury paperweights were made in venice, england, bohemia and the united states, but the real epicentre was in france. About paperweights the glass paperweight foundation. Although they exhibited virtually all techniques of ornamental glassmaking, including millefiori, cameo, sculpture, engraving, and casings, the baccarat paperweights were relatively inexpensive and became great favourites with collectors. Baccarat 1964 john f kennedy sulphide paperweight maschere. The set includes charlemagne with a yellow background, joan of arc with a blue background and peter the great with a green background.

Paperweights by sibylle jargstorf meet your next favorite book. This meticulously researched book presents a new historical view of french, italian, bohemian, czechoslovakian, scandinavian, british, and american examples and their old books on glass paperweights are shattered by this beautiful new presentation of. Massin, 8 inches x 11 inches 21 cm x 28 cm, hardcover book with 278 full color pages this is a hardcover book with 278 full color pages that contains more than 500 color illustrations. In the period 18461849 baccarat signed some of their high quality glass millefiori paperweights with the letter b and the year date in a composite cane. The french firm, baccarat, was originally founded as the verrerie renaut in 1764, by request of the bishop of metz to the king of france, louis xv.

Baccarat is a french luxury brand internationally recognized as the leader for highend, exclusive crystal products. Baccarat s artisans, who undergo an eightyear apprenticeship, have won numerous awards throughout the company s history. The following chart, based on research by george kulles for his book. Limited edition baccarat millefiori paperweight ebth.

Franklin mint baccarat the great leaders of history crystal. Since it was founded in 1764, the company, whose manufactory is based in baccarat, lorraine in eastern france, has been synonymous with. This paperweight is pictured on page 255 and fills most of the page. The collectors guide to identifying, selecting, and. Its pages reveal the firms important documents, its people and especially the companys artistic production from its inception in 1764 to the present day. Louis company, baccarat, clichy, bacchus and whitefriars. A limited edition baccarat millefiori art glass paperweight. Baccarat first began marking its work with a registered mark in 1860. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. In scotland, the pioneering work of paul ysart from the 1930s onward preceded a new generation of artists such as william manson, peter mcdougall, peter holmes and john deacons. The company was founded in 1764 and became frances major glass company by 1822. Less than half of the antique millefiori paperweights produced by.

This paperweight this very one not just one of the other 25 is pictured in the most complete baccarat book ever published, baccarat paperweights. The last paperweight made by baccarat in the contemporary period dunlop. A further impetus to reviving interest in paperweights was the publication of evangiline bergstroms book, old glass paperweights, the first of a new genre. Peak production of baccarat paperweights was between 1846 and1855.

Antique paperweights were made in the classic years between 1845 and 1860 primarily in three french factories named baccarat, st. These objects did not make their initial appearance until almost a century after the company was established, appearing in the companys records during the final years of the first half of the nineteenth century. A set of three baccarat crystal cameo paperweights by the franklin mint the great leaders of history. The mark was a label affixed to the bottom of the work. It is almost certain that the intense competition between these factories led to the wide variety of colors and designs which we find in weights produced in this period. According to paul dunlop in his baccarat book these are rare. Antique baccarat b1848 art glass paperweight closepack millefiori w silhouette canes. Classically designed paperweights from baccarat, st. Paperweights, rare and not so rare collectors weekly. Jun 03, 2015 but if youre ever meeting with a collector or browsing an estate sale, make sure to study up on the three big names in paperweights. Also included are some history of paperweights, a glossary, a list of manufacturers.

Baccarat glass information from the glass encyclopedia. Baccarat paperweights two centuries of beauty by paul h. Com our website devoted to showcasing the finest examples from the almost 200 year long history of the art of making fine glass paperweights. The most famous companies producing paperweights during their heyday in the first period were the st. The czechoscottish weights, if i may be permitted so to call them, were little known in the united states until shortly before the appearance of my book, old glass paperweights. Also included are some history of paperweights, a glossary, a list of manufacturers and paperweight societies, and advice on their presentation and preservation. Together, they made between 15,000 and 25,000 weights in the classic period. That thought quickly brought me to my senses and i reached for copies of books and early sales catalogues. Weights mainly of lesser quality were also made in the united states, united kingdom, and elsewhere, though bacchus uk and new england glass company us produced. The finest paperweights were produced by the three major french crystal firms. The history of paperweights midwest paperweight collectors. This story has never been verified, and baccarat can find no records of such a worker at the. A baccarat dated close millefiori weight, dated 1846, initialed and dated on a.

This round paperweight has a central design of a pelican, surrounded by millefiori designs in yellow, red, pink and blue. Identifying nineteenth century baccarat paperweights. Books, articles, catalogs, and information sources about paperweights, glass related. Choose from 10 authentic baccarat paperweights for sale on 1stdibs. An excellent rare baccarat strawberries weigh with two beautiful, deliciouslooking berries plus one that is yet to ripen. A special paperweight dated 1853 was found under the cornerstone of a bomb damaged church in baccarat when construction recommenced after world war 2. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Some weights have tiny canes included that help identify the maker and date. A history of baccarat modern paperweights paperback january 1, 1977 by anon author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This book, dedicated solely to the english paperweight makers and containing paperweight examples from the early nineteenth century to 1980, will fill that gap. You can read more about the baccarat paperweights in the new book baccarat paperweights two centuries of beauty by paul dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as the encyclopedia of glass paperweights by paul hollister or world paperweights by robert hall. Glass paper weights o f the new york historical society, p. Paperweights only have had two great periods in their development, first from 1840 to 1860 and then starting in 1952 and continuing today. The corning museum of glass is temporarily closed as we do our part to limit the spread of covid19. Baccarat paperweights became a staple of the famous french glass company in the nineteenth century. As early as 1844, clichy exhibited with baccarat and saint louis in paris, where the young companys exquisite colored and overlay crystal was highly praised. Here at last is the definitive book that traces the long and illustrious history of the baccarat companys prodigious paperweight creations. These were their formal names during the mid19th century.

All previously scheduled classes, events, and programs are cancelled until further notice. Short history of baccarat crystal paperweights, guilllaume chaumeil. Learn about paperweights paperweights, used to hold down papers, and most commonly made in glass, evolved in venice in the early nineteenth century, and spread to france via bohemia about 1845, where the finest examples were produced by three factories. Antique paperweights were made in the classic years between.

History of baccarat crystal baccarat glass was established in 1765 by the bishop of metz who wanted to encourage industry in the little village of baccarat, some 250 miles east of paris, france. Baccarat operates retail stores in paris, new york, and tokyo. The book includes 639 color pictures of 720 paperweights with detailed explanations, 1 illustrations of the exterior forms, and three illustrations of production procedures. It seems that paperweights were part of clichys overall plan to entice customers away from the. Examples of two of them will be found, however, on page 32 of that volume. Baccarat horse rare picture paperweights glass museum. Although there are plenty of other books on this popular subject, this one stands out because of its clarity, good color photographs, and affordable price. Louis xviii became the patron of the baccarat company, promoting the glass arts of the company.

The emphasis of this book deals with a small portion of baccarats output, namely paperweights. The most famous and soughtafter examples came from baccarat, saint louis, clichy and pantin. A beginners guide to making money with art glass copper foil and lead work explained the complete guide to perthshire paperweights paperweights of the world. There are also other smaller animal designs including dogs, a butterfly, an elephant, a squirrel, and a deer, among others. James a mackay the history and different styles of paperweights. Gathered together for the first time in one book are the worlds largest collections of bacchus paperweights as well as many previously unknown and never photographed paperweights. Book 6 baccarat a complete baccarat system using c. Hundreds of beautiful old and new paperweights are displayed in over 450 color photographs. Baccarat paperweight national museum of american history. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The first cut shows an overlay with a butterfly surrounded by circular rows of setups. This close packed baccarat millefiori weight is a prime example of the glass. Louis factory made its first weights later that same year, baccarat the following year, and, presumably, clichy very shortly thereafter. A loan exhibition presented by the new yorknewjersey paperweight collectors association, dr.