Baccarat crystal liqueur service, carafes, cups and tray signed circa 1900

BACCARAT. Liqueur service including 2 decanters, 1 tray and 11 small cups in crystal and gilded flowers. Tray signed.
Circa 1900.
Dimensions:
Tray: 25 x 20 cm
Jug : Height 22 cm
Cup: Height 4 cm x Diam 4 cm

Founded in 1764 by Bishop Louis-Joseph de Montmorency-Laval by authorization of King Louis XV of France, the Baccarat crystal works owes its name to the commune of Baccarat in Lorraine, where it is located. Initially a glassworks, it was bought out in 1817 by a Belgian manufacturer of lead crystal, marking the start of crystal production. In the mid-19th century, the factory became a major player in luxury crystalware, producing chandeliers, glassware, vases and perfume bottles, for which it was awarded the Grand Medal of Honor at the Paris Universal Exhibition (1855). The Baccarat crystal works continued to innovate over the centuries, collaborating with renowned designers such as glass artist Aristide Colotte, and with the Harcourt line, which resulted in the iconic Harcourt glass used by Napoleon III. To this day, the world-renowned crystal works stands out for its traditional expertise and the quality of its crystal.