Baccarat 1971 Andrew Jackson Sulphide
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Item Description
Attributed Brand: Baccarat
Period: 1971
Style: Sulphide
Base: Clear
Diameter: 2.47 in.
Weight: 0.79 lb
Condition: No obvious flaws.
Additional Information: This distinguished paperweight features a finely sculpted frosted sulphide portrait bust of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, suspended within brilliant lead crystal above a transparent green ground that enhances the depth and contrast of the portrait. The sulphide is modeled after a sculpture by M. Renard, whose signature and the date 1971 appear on the edge of the portrait. Expertly finished with precision faceting, including a large top viewing facet and six side facets, the paperweight showcases Baccarat's renowned mastery of sulphide artistry, crystal cutting, and exceptional optical clarity. The base is smoothly polished and acid-etched with the Baccarat mark.