Crystal Liqueur Service, Michelangelo Model, Baccarat

📜 Description
Crystal liqueur service composed of a decanter and a “tambour” bottle with stopper, belonging to the Michelangelo pattern by the Baccarat manufacture. The set is distinguished by its balanced proportions and refined execution, combining formal clarity with decorative richness.

The surfaces are worked with acid-etched and wheel-cut ornamentation, enhanced by cut elements that emphasize the brilliance of the crystal. The decoration, inspired by classical motifs, develops through volutes, candelabra and floral arrangements, distributed with restraint and continuity. A service conceived for the table, yet equally capable of standing as a decorative ensemble.

📚 Art Historical Note
The Baccarat manufacture, active in France since the 18th century, is one of the leading references in European crystal production. In the early decades of the 20th century, patterns such as Michelangelo reflect the continuity of a classical decorative language, reinterpreted with technical precision and formal control, in line with the international taste of the period.

🧾 Technical Sheet
Type: Liqueur service / table set
Manufacture: Baccarat
Model / Pattern: Michelangelo
Place: France
Period: 1920s–1930s
Material: Crystal
Technique: Acid-etched and wheel-cut ornamentation, cut elements
Decoration: Classical motifs with volutes, candelabra and floral compositions
Dimensions: Decanter — Height 23 cm; maximum depth 14 cm
“Tambour” bottle — Height 28 cm; width 14.5 cm; depth 7 cm

🔍 Condition Report
Good overall condition, with signs of use consistent with age and function. Minor surface marks and light wear on exposed areas; overall clarity and structural integrity are well preserved.