12 antique Baccarat crystal knife rests

Discreet and refined witnesses of the French art of entertaining, these twelve vintage crystal knife rests from Baccarat are the kind of table accessories that speak volumes about the care taken in grand meals of the past. Rectangular in shape, they are cut from crystal with a clarity and brilliance characteristic of the prestigious Baccarat manufacture, founded in 1764 and a historic supplier to the world's finest tables. The knife rest, now fallen out of fashion, was once an essential element of any well-set table. Placed to the right of the plate, it held the cutlery between courses, preserving the tablecloth and reflecting the attention to detail typical of great houses. Reimagined today, it finds new life in contemporary tables that value elegance and authenticity. The set is presented complete with its twelve pieces in their original red box stamped with the Baccarat logo. It should be noted that several pieces have small chips. A valuable opportunity for enthusiasts of table arts and collectors of prestigious French crystal.