{"product_id":"kd53613","title":"Antique French Silver Mounted Cut Crystal Claret Jug – circa 1870","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Fantastic Antique French Claret Jug combining a substantial cut crystal body with an extensively decorated silver mount. The tall tapering crystal body is finely cut with an all-over diamond lattice pattern that produces excellent brilliance and depth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver mount is designed in a refined Neoclassical or Louis XVI Revival manner, with repeated anthemion-style borders and restrained foliate ornament. A hinged domed cover is surmounted by a finely modelled bud-form finial and opens to reveal a warm gilt interior. The silver mount is marked with the Minerva head hallmark for French Silver – circa 1870.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* This is the type of formal serving piece that brings together nineteenth-century silversmithing, glass cutting and ceremonial table culture in a single object!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 11\" (approx. 28cm)\u003cbr\u003eDiameter of base: 4 1\/2\" (approx. 11.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eTotal weight: 1370g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn good condition – The silver shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use. There are no chips or cracks to the glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Reference: KD53613\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingsdown Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54818911584594,"sku":"KD53613","price":485.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0898\/9114\/4018\/files\/20260820_114213_Antiques.jpg?v=1790192293","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsdownantiques.com\/products\/kd53613","provider":"Kingsdown Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}