Description:
French .950 Silver-mounted Rock Crystal Claret Jug, Paris, 1894-1906, Prévost, Récipon & Cie. (Maison Odiot),maker, the silver-gilt mounted mouth, lid, handle, and foot each decorated throughout with foliate scrolls and flower sprays, the baluster rock crystal body with swirled gadroons and rocaille scrolls, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500
Rubbing to gold wash. Minor dents to interior lid, lid opens and closes easily but sits just slightly off from rim.
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