Elegant French Belle Époque vase combining fine hand-blown thin crystal and solid silver mounts.
Marked with the French Minerva head guarantee stamp for silver fineness, dating it to around 1890–1910.
The crystal is beautifully light and thin-walled, yet carefully decorated with hand-cut diamond hob and sweeping spiral cuts.
The tall cylindrical neck is framed by a refined laurel garland silver collar, perfectly matching the silver base with the same decorative motif.
This type of high-quality Parisian work is often associated with prestigious collaborations for Baccarat and Saint-Louis during the late 19th and early 20th century.
A graceful and very decorative centerpiece for classical and Art-Nouveau interiors.
Details:
• Origin: France, Paris
• Date: c.1890–1910 (Belle Époque)
• Material: Hand-blown thin crystal glass & solid silver mounts (Minerva mark)
• Dimensions: Height: 25cm / 9.8in; Width: approx. 10.5cm / 4.1in
• Condition: Very good antique condition – no cracks or chips to the glass, only minor age-related wear to the silver mounts.
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
