Siphon Art Deco - Vintage bistro siphon

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Estimate  € 130 - € 190
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Description from the seller

Vintage cafe siphon in blue-tinted glass with an original metal head.

**Condition:**
Good overall condition. The glass is intact (no cracks or chips visible). The metal head shows traces of oxidation and wear consistent with age. Unrestored item, with a beautiful patina of its era.

**Age:**
Dated 1937 (mark on the head “G. Gonzales Cognac 1937”), Art Deco period.

**Materials:**
Thick blue-tinted blown glass and metal (alloy similar to brass/tin).

**Origin:**
France – Cognac (manufacturer’s mark G. Gonzales) with bottle from a French glassworks (brand C. ST.S., balloon logo).
Center inscription present:
“Brasserie de St-Yrieix – G. CH. HOLDERER (Haute-Vienne)”, corresponding to an old local beer brewery, which reinforces the historical interest of the piece.

**Dimensions:**
Height: about 30 cm
Width: about 10 cm
Depth: about 10 cm

**Colors:**
Blue (glass) and patinated silver/grey (metal).

Authentic object from the early 20th century, once used in French cafés and brasseries, today sought after for vintage, industrial, and bistrot decor, with identifiable local provenance.

Vintage cafe siphon in blue-tinted glass with an original metal head.

**Condition:**
Good overall condition. The glass is intact (no cracks or chips visible). The metal head shows traces of oxidation and wear consistent with age. Unrestored item, with a beautiful patina of its era.

**Age:**
Dated 1937 (mark on the head “G. Gonzales Cognac 1937”), Art Deco period.

**Materials:**
Thick blue-tinted blown glass and metal (alloy similar to brass/tin).

**Origin:**
France – Cognac (manufacturer’s mark G. Gonzales) with bottle from a French glassworks (brand C. ST.S., balloon logo).
Center inscription present:
“Brasserie de St-Yrieix – G. CH. HOLDERER (Haute-Vienne)”, corresponding to an old local beer brewery, which reinforces the historical interest of the piece.

**Dimensions:**
Height: about 30 cm
Width: about 10 cm
Depth: about 10 cm

**Colors:**
Blue (glass) and patinated silver/grey (metal).

Authentic object from the early 20th century, once used in French cafés and brasseries, today sought after for vintage, industrial, and bistrot decor, with identifiable local provenance.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1200 g
Metal type
Pewter
Number of objects
1
Style
Art Deco
Country of Origin
France
Material
Glass, Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Title additional information
Vintage bistro siphon
FranceVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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