Thanks so much, Eric, for this great information on the 1853 L'Eglise Baccarat that was found in the cornerstone of the bombed church. And thank you, KevinH, for noticing my slip on not crediting the source for my quote.
I think that it is a wonderful story how Baccarat was inspired by the antique paperweight found in the cornerstone of the church to begin making their artful canes again. It is great to see a photo of it on the front of the 1954 bulletin ... it must have been fresh news at that time!