Friedrich Reusswig - Cruet set - Silver, Crystal

Silver 800 cruet set with cut crystal – Hanau, Germany. German, Hanau, early 20th century, from the workshop of Friedrich Reusswig (active 1903–1926). Table cruet set in 800/1000 silver, with a pair of crystal decanters finely cut and gilded. Structure rests on a rectangular base with a polished surface, edged by a molded frieze and raised on four spherical feet. In the center, an elevated vertical column, with smooth and relief sections, richly decorated with palmettes, acanthus, volutes and neoclassical botanical motifs, topped by a large hollow oval handle with opposing volutes. On the sides, two circular supports for the cruets, formed by molded rings and openwork structures of rich historicist decoration, with palmettes, stylized vases, flowers, leaves and scrolls. Between them, a small central circular support. A pair of decanters in transparent, thick, cut crystal, with faceted bodies, polygonal bases, notched shoulders and necks marked by successive faceted rings. Decoration painted in gold with fine lines, arabesques and botanical motifs. Large original stoppers, also in solid faceted crystal, milled to fit and gilded. Marked on the structure with the countermark “800,” corresponding to the silver standard 800/1000, and with a set of characteristic Hanau pseudo-munch marks, including a crowned “R” mark, compatible with Friedrich Reusswig. Shows normal signs of age and use, the base having been polished for a more sophisticated presentation. No fractures. Total weight: 2110 grams. Base weight: 985 grams. Dimensions: 32 × 23 × 10.5 cm.