Crystal wine jug

A crystal wine jug mounted in gilded silver, made in France around 1900. It features a multi-lobed vermeil base, adorned with a decoration of shells and trelliswork from which foliage springs forth. This decoration blends with the curves and counter-curves of a crystal body featuring twisted godrons. The handle also follows these curves. The neck, meanwhile, features floral pilasters with a Rocaille motif. The slender lid can be lifted by a knob.

Hallmarks:
– Export: within a hexagon, profile head and the number 1 – France 1878–1916
– Silversmith: within a diamond, EDT – Edmond Tétard – 1880-1903

Period: circa 1878–1916

Dimensions:
Height: 32cm
Diameter: 14cm
Gross weight: 1 063g.

Condition: Good, gilding faded.