Baccarat Glass Marks

Gabriel argy rousseau france 1914 1952 relief moulded mark.

Baccarat glass marks.

Since it was founded in 1764 the company whose manufactory is based in baccarat lorraine in eastern france has been synonymous with unique expertise and a symbol of french art de vivre. Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown. Anchor hocking glass co usa established 1905. 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 france established 1823 paper label acid etched mark from c 1930. Early pieces may be unmarked. Starting in about 1920 perfume bottles were etched with a baccarat logo featuring a decanter a goblet and a wine glass with the words baccarat france circling the logo. The name baccarat and france appears around the circle.

Acid etched mark from c 1930. Often wrongly attributed to baccarat 1920s 1930s. This logo was used on other crystal pieces starting in 1936. Baccarat is a french luxury brand internationally recognized as the leader for high end exclusive crystal products.

This illustrated guide provides marks found on both antique and contemporary collectible glass and includes dating information if known. Baccarat zelebriert mit seinen weingläsern sektgläsern und champagnergläsern sowie karaffen aus durchsichtigem oder farbigem kristallglas die kunst des gastempfangs. Many baccarat crystal pieces from decanters to perfume bottles and stemware are marked with a logo that also includes the company name. Baccarat paperweights from 1846 1849 will be marked with the letter b and the year the piece was crafted.

Please note that actual labels or marks may be significantly larger or smaller than the illustrations shown. Akro agate crow flying through an a mark most pieces are also marked made in usa in raised letters and include a mold number. Beginning in the 1920s many pieces were etched with a. On red cloud glass 1929 1931 after may 1930 includes patent no paper label.

Baccarat registered this mark in 1860 according to anne geffken pullin s glass signatures trademarks and trade names the mark is still in use. Wheel engraved signature 1920s 1930s. Baccarat s first mark which appeared on perfume bottles in the 1920s showed a carafe goblet and wine glass. It s all in the marks.

Turn the baccarat crystal over and check it with a magnifying glass for an etched mark with a stem a decanter and a drink glass in a circle.