Two antique Baccarat vases made of opaline glass, decorations of grapes and grapevines, golden edges, Napoleon III style. Made in France, 1845-1870. *Item: A pair of opaline glass Baccarat vases, ‘Vases de Fantaisie’ series, made in France in the 19th century. Rare version. *Maker: Baccarat. *Series: ‘Vases de Fantaisie.’. *Made ca. 1845-1870. *Napoleon III. *Manufactured in France. *Made of opaline glass. *Mould-blown. *Decoration: grapes and grapevines. *In perfect condition. *25,2 cm (9.92 inches) tall. *11.5 (4.53 inches) in diameter. *Weights of 741.8 and 870.4 grams. *Extra: A pair of colourful vases made of opaline glass. Made by Baccarat, the famous French glass manufacturer. Manufactured in the 19th century during the Napoleon III period. Hand-blown in a mould. These moulded vases are part of the vase series by Baccarat that also have been finished with, amongst others, violets and morning glories. The series is titled: ‘Vases De Fantaisie’. Design drawings for this series are pictured in, amongst others, the following books: ‘Les Opalines’ - By Christine Vincendeau. Page 142. ‘L'Opaline de Francaise’ - By Yolande Amic. Page XLVI. The vases in this lot are no. 1 in the series. Described as: ‘N 1: Vases de Moulé a Guirlande ou Spirale’. Wonderful floral decorations (grapes, grapevines) with a very special colour. Especially the leaves jump into the eye, running from green to yellow. The golden edges and highlights complete the vases. Very special, high quality pieces.