Antique French Christofle Gallia Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Silver Plate Claret Jug
Antique French acid etched cameo glass claret jug with Gallia silver-plate mounts. Featuring a gorgeous Art Nouveau motif of periwinkle/vinca flowers, with beautiful purple and green colors against a frosted ground with ice effect texture.
The silver-plated mounts compliment the design on the glass, with flowers embellished with swirls of leaves and stems. The finial is a single flower in bloom.
Gallia metal marks for Christofle Manufacture de L'Alfenide , Saint Denis, Paris. Together with Manufacture de L'Alfenide mark, which is the head of a goat, used to denote silver-plate.
The glass is unsigned, but most likely Legras / Mont Joye in partnership with Gallia. In overall good antique condition, no chips or cracks to the beautiful cameo glass. The claret jug stands 9 5/8" height x 5 3/4" from spout to handle. Welcome to the Antique Boutique.
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The seller is "micflsun" and is located in Canutillo, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.- Style: Art Nouveau
- Composition: Silverplate
- Type: Pitchers & Jugs