Anna Hue-Roques

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Rare cobalt blue cut crystal staircase baluster ball.

Dating from the second half of the 19th century, this elegant ornament stands out for its geometric décor of hollowed oval motifs and its crown taking the form of a star. The clear base shows a few internal inclusions visible depending on the angle and light. A complex piece built on a transparent solid crystal pedestal mounted in a patinated bronze support. With its original plate. Excellent condition.

Unsigned, attributed to the Baccarat manufactory for its similar ball models using the double-crystal/overlay technique.

Base diameter: 6 cm.

Rare boule de rampe d’escalier en cristal bleu cobalt taillé. 

Datant de la seconde du XIXe siècle, cet élégant ornement se démarque par son décor géométrique de motifs ovoïdes creusés et sa couronne prenant la forme d’une étoile. Le fond transparent présente quelques inclusions internes visibles selon l’angle et la lumière. Travail complexe reposant sur un piédouche en cristal massif transparent monté dans un support en bronze patiné. Avec sa platine d’origine. Excellent état.

Non signé, attribué à la manufacture Baccarat pour ses modèles similaires de boules relevant de la technique du cristal doublé/overlay.

Diamètre de la base : 6 cm. 

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 Architectural ornament - 1850-1900 - Crystal ramp ball 

Patinated bronze - France

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A rare cobalt blue crystal staircase ball dating to 1850–1900, with a geometric oval motif, a star-shaped crown, mounted on a patinated bronze pedestal, a transparent crystal base, and an original platine, of French origin and attributed to Baccarat; height 19 cm, width 12 cm, base diameter 6 cm, weight 961 g, in good condition with some wear and age-related spots.

Architectural ornament - 1850-1900 - Crystal ramp ball

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