ANTIQUE 20thC FRENCH SOLID SILVER-GILT & CUT GLASS CLARET JUG, ODIOT c.1910
20th Century French silver-gilt exceptional claret jug, of tapering from with hob-nail cut-glass body, the upper and lower mounts embossed with entwined fruiting vines, similarly cast handles, hinged cover with a stylised coiled vine branch finial, engraved initials to the lid.
Hallmarked French silver (950), Paris, Marks for Odiot, Boulenger & Cie, each base stamped "ODIOT PARIS", 3131.
Reference Number: A5483
DESCRIPTION
Antique 20th Century French solid silver-gilt exceptional claret jug, of tapering from with hob-nail cut-glass body, the upper and lower mounts embossed with entwined fruiting vines, similarly cast handles, hinged cover with a stylised coiled vine branch finial, engraved initials to the lid.
Hallmarked French silver (950 standard, used 1838-present), Paris, Marks for Odiot, Boulenger & Cie (active 1906-1956), each base stamped "ODIOT PARIS", 3131. Charles Nicolas Odiot inherited the direction of Odiot in 1827 and was purveyor of silverware by appointment to His Majesty the King Louis-Philippe and to the Royal Family of Orleans, excelling in the revived rocaille style.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height: 28cm
Width: 12 x 18cm
Weight: 1845g
