Durousseau & Raynaud - Centrepiece - Caviar Server with Blue Crystal Insert - Silverplated, Crystal
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Art Deco Silver-Plated Caviar Server with Blue Crystal Insert – Durousseau & Raynaud, Lyon, c. 1930
An elegant and rare Art Deco caviar server by the distinguished French silversmith Durousseau & Raynaud, crafted in Lyon around 1930.
This refined table piece perfectly reflects the geometric sophistication of the Art Deco period, combining luxurious materials with functional design.
The server features a removable blue crystal insert, designed to hold caviar, while the space beneath allows for ice, ensuring optimal cooling — a hallmark of authentic caviar service pieces.
The elegant twin handles, stepped base, and finely detailed lid with finial emphasize both practicality and decorative appeal. The contrast between the polished silver-plated body and the deep blue crystal adds a striking visual presence.
Dimensions
Height: approx. 18 cm
Length (handle to handle): approx. 17 cm
Diameter (crystal insert): approx. 11.5 cm
Very good antique condition with light signs of use consistent with age. The silver plating remains attractive, and the crystal insert is well preserved.
Clearly stamped with the maker’s mark of Durousseau & Raynaud, confirming its origin in Lyon, France.
DR an a presse.
Originally intended for serving caviar over ice, this piece can also be used as:
A luxury serving bowl for delicacies
A refined bonbon or sugar container
An eye-catching display object
A stylish and functional French Art Deco caviar server, combining elegance, craftsmanship, and practical design. A rare and desirable addition to any collection of early 20th-century decorative arts or fine tableware.
Durousseau & Raynaud was a renowned silversmithing firm in Lyon, active in the early 20th century (mainly after 1927) and specializing in silver-plated metal, particularly during the Art Deco period (1920-1930). Located at 13 rue Vendôme in Lyon, it was known for its tableware, tea and coffee services, and bowls, often in the Empire or Art Deco style.
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Art Deco Silver-Plated Caviar Server with Blue Crystal Insert – Durousseau & Raynaud, Lyon, c. 1930
An elegant and rare Art Deco caviar server by the distinguished French silversmith Durousseau & Raynaud, crafted in Lyon around 1930.
This refined table piece perfectly reflects the geometric sophistication of the Art Deco period, combining luxurious materials with functional design.
The server features a removable blue crystal insert, designed to hold caviar, while the space beneath allows for ice, ensuring optimal cooling — a hallmark of authentic caviar service pieces.
The elegant twin handles, stepped base, and finely detailed lid with finial emphasize both practicality and decorative appeal. The contrast between the polished silver-plated body and the deep blue crystal adds a striking visual presence.
Dimensions
Height: approx. 18 cm
Length (handle to handle): approx. 17 cm
Diameter (crystal insert): approx. 11.5 cm
Very good antique condition with light signs of use consistent with age. The silver plating remains attractive, and the crystal insert is well preserved.
Clearly stamped with the maker’s mark of Durousseau & Raynaud, confirming its origin in Lyon, France.
DR an a presse.
Originally intended for serving caviar over ice, this piece can also be used as:
A luxury serving bowl for delicacies
A refined bonbon or sugar container
An eye-catching display object
A stylish and functional French Art Deco caviar server, combining elegance, craftsmanship, and practical design. A rare and desirable addition to any collection of early 20th-century decorative arts or fine tableware.
Durousseau & Raynaud was a renowned silversmithing firm in Lyon, active in the early 20th century (mainly after 1927) and specializing in silver-plated metal, particularly during the Art Deco period (1920-1930). Located at 13 rue Vendôme in Lyon, it was known for its tableware, tea and coffee services, and bowls, often in the Empire or Art Deco style.
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Insured and well packed.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
740 g
Specific region of origin
Lyon
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Durousseau & Raynaud
Model
Caviar Server with Blue Crystal Insert
Material
Crystal, Silverplated
Style
Art Deco
Colour
Blue, Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
18 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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