Toilet garniture in moulded crystal with twisted ribs and gilt‑bronze mounts, comprising a beaker, a tray dish and a covered box (“bonbonnière” or powder box), each adorned at the neck or lid with simulated tied cords and tassels in gilt bronze.
Baccarat, France, late 19th century.
Open beaker: H 6.5 cm, D 6 cm.
Tray dish: H 4.5 cm, D 9.5 cm.
Covered box / hinged flask: H 8.5 cm, D 5.5 cm.
Very good condition.
This charming ribbed moulded‑crystal ensemble reflects the taste for “drapery” ornaments and illusionistic passementerie mounts in gilt bronze that was highly fashionable under the Second Empire and in the late 19th century. All three pieces feature a twisted gilt‑metal frieze punctuated with delicately pierced tassel finials, a refined signature of dressing‑table accessories of this period and of Baccarat’s luxury crystal production.
