Baccarat Crystal has, from the beginning, affixed its signature on strong works illustrating all facets of artistic craftsmanship and covering a vast repertoire of inspiration. In 1764, King Louis XV of France gave Bishop Montmorency-Laval of Metz permission to found a glassworks in the village of Baccarat, located in Lorraine in eastern France.
Baccarat Crystal illustrates all facets of French craftsmanship, affixing its signature on strong artistic works. Designed using a vast repertoire of inspiration, the award-winning Baccarat glass is known for transforming crystal into the luxury we have today.
In 1764, King Louis XV of France allowed Bishop Montmorency-Laval to found the Baccarat glassworks in a town of the same name in eastern France. Over 3,000 workers produced stemware, mirrors and window panes until 1816, when the first Baccarat Crystal oven was operated.
Since Baccarat was commissioned by royalty in 1823, Baccarat Crystal has continued to symbolise excellence, innovation and grandeur. Baccarat glass evolved with its times to offer beautiful collections of tableware, interior decorations, lighting and jewellery.
Baccarat Crystal was created by the finest French designers more than 200 years ago. Now the magnificence of Baccarat glass remains unrivalled, relying on its talented craftsmen and technical innovation to sustain its splendour.
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Baccarat Crystal is one of France’s oldest and most established manufacturers of fine crystal, located in the French town of the same name, Baccarat.
There are a number of different ways to identify a genuine Baccarat. Some items will feature a letter ‘B’ followed by the date. Others will have a ‘BACCARAT FRANCE’ logo, with some of those logos being accompanied by a carafe, goblet and wine glass. Modern pieces will have the word ‘Baccarat’ lasered into the crystal or will have a rectangular sticker with a red border.
Not only is Baccarat crystal some of the finest glass made in the world, Baccarat products are also collectables and many will retain or increase in value over time. This makes Baccarat a worthwhile purchase.