Carafe - .950 silver - Night Service
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Antique Napoleonic III-style crystal decanter set with silver mounts by Saint Louis, including a faceted crystal carafe with a silver neck and a glass tumbler on a crystal tray, in good used condition with natural silver patina, circa 1850–1900.
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Luxurious Night Set "Tete-a-Tete" – Decanter and Saint Louis Glass
The item up for auction is an exceptionally elegant, antique night set for water, made of high-quality crystal glass and silver.
Decanter: Made of thick, faceted glass. Equipped with an impressive silver neck with a delicate, pearly rim.
Silver Fittings: On the silver elements, clear hallmark features are visible (including the Mercury head), which confirms the high silver fineness and French origin of the piece.
Tray/Base: Crystal serving dish with a wide collar, perfectly stabilizing the decanter.
Glass: Made of crystal-clear glass, adorned with a subtle, etched botanical motif.
Collector's note: The glass originates from the renowned Saint Louis manufactory. This is not an element from the original, original set, but it has been chosen to harmonize stylistically with the decanter.
Stopper: Glass, fitted, with a metal finish.
Condition:
The set presents itself very impressively. The glass is clean, without scratches or chipping. The silver is in very good condition, with natural patina highlighting the item’s age. The actual condition is visible in the detailed photos.
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Luxurious Night Set "Tete-a-Tete" – Decanter and Saint Louis Glass
The item up for auction is an exceptionally elegant, antique night set for water, made of high-quality crystal glass and silver.
Decanter: Made of thick, faceted glass. Equipped with an impressive silver neck with a delicate, pearly rim.
Silver Fittings: On the silver elements, clear hallmark features are visible (including the Mercury head), which confirms the high silver fineness and French origin of the piece.
Tray/Base: Crystal serving dish with a wide collar, perfectly stabilizing the decanter.
Glass: Made of crystal-clear glass, adorned with a subtle, etched botanical motif.
Collector's note: The glass originates from the renowned Saint Louis manufactory. This is not an element from the original, original set, but it has been chosen to harmonize stylistically with the decanter.
Stopper: Glass, fitted, with a metal finish.
Condition:
The set presents itself very impressively. The glass is clean, without scratches or chipping. The silver is in very good condition, with natural patina highlighting the item’s age. The actual condition is visible in the detailed photos.
I invite you to take a look at my other auctions
Details
Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Napoleon III
Gross weight
800 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Title additional information
Night Service
Country of origin
France
Material
Crystal, Silver
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
24 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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