19C PAIR ANTIQUE FRENCH STERLING SILVER CRYSTAL WINE LIQUOR DECANTER PITCHER JUG

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Item Description
This is an extremely handsome, beautiful and rare Pair of
Antique French Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Wine Decanters
by Pierre Gavard, active 1886-1895 in Paris.
OFFERED FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION is this fabulous Pair of
Antique French Sterling Silver Wine Decanters
in most opulent Rococo revival style decoration, finely crafted by skillful Parisian master silversmith Pierre Gavard, active 1886-1895. The Pair is not exactly identical; there are slight differences in size and design on the handles, top finials, and the edge of bottom parts of silver base. But the Pair is perfectly beautiful together. Beautiful Rococo style adornments applied to the lid, handles and base, including
rocaille
scallop border, scroll and floral. The work is just superb and done with a masterful attention to detail. The crystal body has elegant floral etching of swags and bouquets.
Hallmarked
French Minerva No.1 Titre
mark on each part of both decanters, to guarantee .950 purity sterling silver, used in Paris since 1838. This is one of the highest quality sterling silver in the world, purer than standard .925 sterling silver. Maker's mark of
Pierre Gavard
, active 1886-1895 at 49 rue Meslay in Paris, later succeeded by renown Parisian silversmith Henri Lapeyre.
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Measurements & Condition
Decanter #1: 10.6 inch (27 cm) tall x 5.5 inch (14 cm) wide including handle.
Decanter #2: 10.2 inch (26 cm) tall x 5.5 inch (14 cm) wide including handle.
Total Weight 53.21 Troy ounces (1655 grams)
Each decanter contains approx. 0.9 liter of liquid.
Excellent Estate Condition
with minor sign of light use. Some light scratch marks according to its age. Please refer the detail photos I added.
(Item Reference No.00735-D167-168)
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Return Policy
Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt. The item must be in its original condition. We will issue a full refund on receipt, including the original delivery charge. The cost of returning the item to us is your responsibility.
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