Rare Empire-period cabaret for vinegar and olive oil, entirely crafted in 950/1000 sterling silver by Ambroise Mignerot, master silversmith in Paris between 1810 and 1818. This elegant piece rests on four silver feet and is richly pierced and engraved with mythical birds, garlands, and neoclassical motifs. The set retains its two matching decanters with silver mounts. Hallmarks and Identification Rooster in octagon with numeral 1 – Paris standard mark for 950 silver (used 1809–1819). Male head in oval with numbers 85 – French guarantee mark for Paris (used 1809–1819). Rooster with “1” – Repeated on components to confirm purity. Maker’s mark “A M” under a star – Ambroise Mignerot, active 1810–1818, Paris. Together, these confirm an authentic First Empire French silver object of the highest grade. Details Maker: Ambroise Mignerot, Paris Period: 1810 – 1818 Material: 950/1000 silver and crystal Net silver weight: 740 g Height (overall): 33 cm Length: 34 cm Width: 13 cm Height of decanters: 20.5 cm Condition: Very good – light age-related signs of use.  • Minor dent on one silver stopper.  • Slight irregularity on underside of the stand (visible only when inverted). Any color variations in the photos are reflections from lighting. A superb and rare Empire French silver cruet, ideal for collectors of early 19th-century silver or neoclassical tableware. #classicinteriorsexclusive