Divine French Sterling Silver 950/1000 & Cut Crystal Pitcher / Jug

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Divine French Sterling Silver 950/1000 & Cut Crystal Pitcher / Jug
Divine French Sterling Silver 950/1000 & Cut Crystal Pitcher / Jug
This is a divine silver and cut crystal pitcher / jug made in France circa 1890. Decorated at the lid with a central embossed flower surrounded by an elegant frieze of parallel lines with crossed ribbons appliqués and thumb-piece adorned with embossed leaves. The hand cut bellied crystal body is in great antique condition bearing an important solid crystal handle and spout. Silverwork in very good condition with fine gold gilding to the interior of the lid, just a press mark to the interior near the spout slightly seen from outsive and marked with arrow, see picture please. Hallmarked ‘Minerva Head 1’ for highest French silver standard 950/1000, purer than sterling...marked at the lid with typical insect anvil mark to the reverse and at the security ring with together with the lozenge mark...it also has the lozenge at the rim of the lid. The security ring can be opened after removing the hinge pin. The crystal is in great condition, no chips or cracks. MEASUREMENTS: 7 7/8” to the highest point with the thumb piece and 6 ¼” across to the widest point with handle, 30.70 oz (870 grams).
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The item is exactly as pictured, so please take your time to supersize them and check every detail. If you have any questions contact us via E-mail, they will be promptly answered. We provide several pictures, we will provide more upon require. Item sold 'AS IS' by description and photos. Remember that you are bidding on an antique piece and we do our best to describe it as accurately as possible and always point out obvious damages or imperfections to the best of our ability, however given the age may always be slight imperfections that we consider as acceptable. Please check pictures carefully to appreciate details, if you have any doubt just e-mail us. Several pictures provided, inspect them carefully please.
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