Antique French Empire Baccarat Bronze Centerpiece

Antique French Empire Baccarat Bronze Centerpiece.

Antique original palace sized in all original condition brilliant deep diamond cut French Baccarat crystal with original dorè gilt ormolu bronze mounts on top of the original crystal centerpiece.  Nicely tarnished, over 150 years old, the gold is exactly consistent with age.  Naturally showing wear antiqued. Never reguilded, adding value to this heirloom.  Crisp sharp detailing as is expected for original antiques: each individual toe can be seen.   Meticulously detailed: flowing gown, ridged feathers on the wings.  Please note the large size:

20.25" tall x 12.5" diameter

Even looks larger in person.  Very substantial!

From an estate on Long Island's gold Coast which also included furniture by:

Francois Linke

Sormani

Henry Dasson

Also included micro Mosaic marble.

No breaks or cracks or chips.  All original hardware.  Screws underneath.  The crystal is brilliantly clear. 

Crystal is about 6 lbs

Bottom part is about 10 lbs