Lot 858
  • 858

A pair of French silver-mounted cut-glass claret jugs, Maison Odiot, circa 1880

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver, Glass
  • 27.7cm., 10 7/8 in. high
tapering from with hob-nail cut-glass bodies, the upper and lower mounts embossed with entwined fruiting vines, similarly cast handles, each cover with a stylised coiled vine branch finial, incuse pattern number 8243 to both

Condition

Nice clear marks to covers, upper and lower rims. Gilding is a little worn, on one more so than the other, especially to covers. Excellent heavy quality. The glass bodies in good condition.
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