This magical substance, splendor in the glass, delights the eye with its brilliance and transparency.

Most of the 216 crystal pieces in the Museu Carlos Costa Pinto collection date from the nineteenth century and were made in France by Baccarat, one of the most important brands of crystal in the world: a symbol of perfection.

Most of the pieces were used for illumination (appliqués, chandeliers, candelabra, candlesticks and lamps) or as lighting accessories (domes, globes and sleeves). White or transparent, they were especially designed to reflect and refract flickering candle flames in magical colors. The other items in this collection include tableware such as cups, compotes, carafes, wine glasses, and covered cheese dishes, as well as domes for statues of saints, paperweights and a variety of vases.

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