Schachtenbach, Baccarat - Drinking service (4) - Opaline / Alabaster Glass
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A four-piece Biedermeier opaline glass set by Schachtenbach/Baccarat, ca. 1840–1860, comprising a 26 cm high decanter with a blue spiral rigaree handle, two 12.5 cm high goblets with blue rings, and an 11.5 cm high scalloped sugar bowl, all in milky white opaline glass and in reasonable used condition with possible missing small parts.
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Antique 4-piece Biedermeier Opaline / Alabaster Glass Set with Blue Glass Serpent
(Rigaree) – circa 1850
Description
A beautiful, extremely elegant and rare 4-piece glass set in the classic Biedermeier style, dating from the mid-19th century (ca. 1840-1860).
During this period, these sets were produced by leading glass factories in Bohemia, Schachtenbach in southern Germany, or by the prestigious French crystal producer Baccarat.
The set is finished in semi-transparent milky white opaline glass (also called alabaster glass).
The most striking feature is the handcrafted, contrasting spiral-shaped snake (rigaree) in bright transparent blue glass.
The blue snake adorns the goblets and gracefully winds around the neck of the carafe, where it blends seamlessly into the handle.
The set consists of:
1x Pouring Carafe:
Equipped with an elegantly shaped spout and a blue glass handle that continues into the spiral.
Height: 26 cm.
2x Drinking Goblets / Glasses:
Slim goblets with the characteristic blue glass ring at the base.
Height: 12.5 cm.
1x Small Bowl / Sugar Bowl:
A decorative dish with a lovely wavy (pleated) rim, finished with a blue trim.
Height: 11.5 cm.
This type of glassware is a prized collectible due to the refined technique required to manually apply the hot glass snake onto the opaline glass.
An absolute showpiece for collectors of antique 19th-century European glassware.
Details & Specifications
Period: ca. 1840 - 1860 (Biedermeier / Victorian)
Material: Hand-blown opaline glass / alabaster glass
Origin: Bohemia / France (Baccarat style) / Germany
Color: Milky white and aqua blue
Number of items: 4 pieces
Condition: In good antique condition with signs of age and use.
Important note: The small bowl and one goblet are in good condition. The carafe has damages (see the detailed photos for an accurate view).
One of the two goblets has damages (see the detailed photos for an accurate view).
Please view all photos carefully; they form an integral part of the condition description.
Carafe dimensions: 26 cm high
Goblets: 12.5 cm high
Small bowl: 11.5 cm high.
Carefully packaged, registered and insured shipping.
Not shipped to the United States.
Antique 4-piece Biedermeier Opaline / Alabaster Glass Set with Blue Glass Serpent
(Rigaree) – circa 1850
Description
A beautiful, extremely elegant and rare 4-piece glass set in the classic Biedermeier style, dating from the mid-19th century (ca. 1840-1860).
During this period, these sets were produced by leading glass factories in Bohemia, Schachtenbach in southern Germany, or by the prestigious French crystal producer Baccarat.
The set is finished in semi-transparent milky white opaline glass (also called alabaster glass).
The most striking feature is the handcrafted, contrasting spiral-shaped snake (rigaree) in bright transparent blue glass.
The blue snake adorns the goblets and gracefully winds around the neck of the carafe, where it blends seamlessly into the handle.
The set consists of:
1x Pouring Carafe:
Equipped with an elegantly shaped spout and a blue glass handle that continues into the spiral.
Height: 26 cm.
2x Drinking Goblets / Glasses:
Slim goblets with the characteristic blue glass ring at the base.
Height: 12.5 cm.
1x Small Bowl / Sugar Bowl:
A decorative dish with a lovely wavy (pleated) rim, finished with a blue trim.
Height: 11.5 cm.
This type of glassware is a prized collectible due to the refined technique required to manually apply the hot glass snake onto the opaline glass.
An absolute showpiece for collectors of antique 19th-century European glassware.
Details & Specifications
Period: ca. 1840 - 1860 (Biedermeier / Victorian)
Material: Hand-blown opaline glass / alabaster glass
Origin: Bohemia / France (Baccarat style) / Germany
Color: Milky white and aqua blue
Number of items: 4 pieces
Condition: In good antique condition with signs of age and use.
Important note: The small bowl and one goblet are in good condition. The carafe has damages (see the detailed photos for an accurate view).
One of the two goblets has damages (see the detailed photos for an accurate view).
Please view all photos carefully; they form an integral part of the condition description.
Carafe dimensions: 26 cm high
Goblets: 12.5 cm high
Small bowl: 11.5 cm high.
Carefully packaged, registered and insured shipping.
Not shipped to the United States.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
4
Material
Opaline / Alabaster Glass
Manufacturer/brand
Schachtenbach, Baccarat
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
26 cm
Width
17 cm
Diameter
17 cm
Estimated period
1850
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