French Davoust Crystal Service, 1890s, Set of 84

Superb antique Baccarat crystal service, Davoust model, France late 1800s. The design of the service is nearly identical to the more famous Harcourt model with the most evident difference being the round foot; an advantage on the Harcourt model which can garner chips more easily to its octogonal edges.

The service is named after Louis Nicolas Davout, Duke of Auerstaedt, Prince of Eckmühl, was born on May 10, 1770, in Annoux, Burgundy, and died on June 1, 1823, in Paris. His last name is also spelled Davoust, as is attested by field regiment documents and the inscription of his name on the East pillar of the Arc de Triomphe. He was a French general of the Revolution and the Empire, elevated to the dignity of Marshal of the Empire by Napoleon in 1804.

Composed of 84 pieces: 12 tumblers, 12 champagne flutes, 13 water glasses, 18 red wine glasses, 13 white wine and 16 liquor glasses.

Dimensions in cm ( H x D ):

– Liqueur Glasses : 8.3 x 5
– Champagne Flutes : 15.5 x 5.9
– White Wine Glasses : 11.1 x 6.6
– Red Wine Glasses : 12 x 7.8
– Water Glasses : 14.2 x 8.5
– Tumblers : 10.4 x 7.5

Excellent condition, one red wine glass with small chip to lip.