Topic: Baccarat Ice Bucket

[Ming]

Just bought a excellent condition Baccarat Ice Bucket from a car boot. There is an acid mark on the base -Baccarat France and a bottle and glasses. In the 20thc Glass book it only said the acid mark used from 1936. Is there any way find out how old is it?  I was shocked to see that a new Baccarat Ice Bucket is so expensive to buy and l paid so little for my bucket.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m313/courtoak/SDC10466.jpg
 

[Margi]

Hello If it was younger than 1936 it would have a number tiny but visible when turned to the light on the base.  If you could kindly submit a pic of the signature it would be easier to give you an idea of date and also if the items are genuine.

[Margi]

I beg my pardon I meant to say prior to 1936

[Margi]

http://www.stylendesign.co.uk/guidepages/marksatob.html stamp used today. 

[Ming]

Thanks Margi. I know it is after 1936 but just try to narrow down the years. I also know is not very new as it has a chrome or plated handle where modern one is made from stainless steel. The design of the handle is also change from round knot to flat one. The ice bucket is a quality work even the handle is good quality.  I will put photo of the mark here over the weekend.

[Ming]

Here is the acid mark on the base. Only 10mm diameter.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m313/courtoak/SDC10491.jpg  

[sph@ngw]

Why not contact the Baccarat Museum? http://www.baccarat.fr/fr/univers-baccarat/musees/museum-opening-hours.htm. they may be able to date it for you.

[Ming]

Thanks . Sph@ngw.
But l can't even find the email address on the Baccarat Museum site. Are you sure they will take question in English?

[Margi]

Press contacts right down at the bottom of the page in the black band.