Hugo Shaper - Pitcher - .800 silver

Exceptional clarete pitcher (old wine ewer) from the late 19th century. The upper mounting is richly engraved in solid silver of 800 fineness, presenting lavish neo-baroque decoration with rocaille motifs, vegetal volutes, high-relief flowers, and an ergonomic, elegant handle. The hinged lid culminates in an intricate decorative knop.
In the front of the mount stands a central cartouche with a beautifully intertwined monogram finely hand-engraved, topped by a crown of nobility.
The lower body is made of high-quality transparent crystal, hand-blown and hand-cut with a dynamic spiral helicoidal design of continuous channels that styles the jug’s silhouette and multiplies light reflections.
Marks and Punches (Certificate of Authenticity)
The piece is fully identified and verified on the silver neck with the following marks stamped:
- Seal of the famed court jeweler: "E. MARCUS" (Eugen Marcus, Berlin)
- Casting catalog model number: "10874" (Corresponding to Hugo Schaper’s historical design for the prestigious firm Koch & Bergfeld)
- Purity punch of the metal: "800"
- German national marks of the era: Symbols of the Crescent Moon and the Imperial Crown (Halbmond und Krone).

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The crystal is flawless: completely intact, without chips, cracks, nicks, or internal cloudiness, preserving its original transparency. The silver mount retains a magnificent patina that enhances the depth of the reliefs, with a sturdy, perfectly functioning hinge mechanism.

A showroom piece ready for collection or immediate use on a high-end dining table.