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Keywords: Antique Silver, French Craftsmanship, Decorative Arts, 19th-Century Silverware, Luxury Tableware, Historical Silver, Fine Silver Objects, Collectible Silver, Antique European Design, Formal Dining, Neoclassical Design, Vintage Silver Jug, Ornate Silver Details, Elegant Silver Decor, Museum-Quality Silver, Antique Home Accents.
Empire period Jac Cressend. tripod jug crafted in 950 silver, featuring rooster title hallmarks and a Janus head guarantee from Paris, 1810-1819. The baluster-shaped jug stands on claw feet adorned with palmettes and fleurons. It includes a zoomorphic pouring spout, a palmette base, a hinged lid with a floral bud finial, and a swan’s neck handle made from ebony.
Weight: 481 grams handle included
Measurement: 10 x 6 1/4 x 4 in. (25.4 x 15.9 x 10.2 cm.) Approx
Category: 26685
Condition: Some Tarnishing. No major issues noted. Wear is commensurate with age.
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