quite a lot I'd imagine.
the description of the featured item might have been written differently ....... straw does not account for the blemishes that may possibly have occurred at the time pf pressing, although it's likely the origin of this expression is the shape of such marks.
This piece is not signed - the B in a circle is a trade mark or part of a trade mark. Was there a fashion for polishing pressed glass??
From memory 'Russian' was a name used commonly in the States during the ABP period for a variation on the Hobnail pattern, but whether it was also used by Baccarat I've no idea.............. the origin of the expression is due to the fact that many of these 'hobnail' patterned pieces originated in Russia in the middle third of the C19 (as well as being made in France) - however they were cut examples and not pressed, and had gold mounts.
By implication, is it being alleged that this piece dates to the mid C19?
Seems a very high price for what is a pressed glass box with a base metal mount - but as they say.. if you can get it, take the money and run
Topic: Lidded Boxes Signed "B" - Baccarat?? (Read 3448 times)
