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Cut Glass Jug on a Silvered Base

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Cut glass claret jug with faceted tapering body, shaped pouring spout, and applied loop handle. The body is cut with vertical panels rising from a polygonal base and mounted on a circular silvered foot. The silver mount bears the Minerva head hallmark with number 1 next to the forehead, indicating French silver of at least .950 standard. Preserved in very good antique condition, with minor surface wear consistent with age and use.

From 10 May 1838, France adopted the Minerva hallmark to indicate the silver standard of a piece. The mark depicts the profile of the Roman goddess Minerva within an octagonal cartouche. Minerva 1, identified by the numeral “1” near the forehead, denotes .950 silver standard (95% silver), known in France as 1er titre or argent massif. Minerva 2, identified by the numeral “2” near or below the jawline, denotes .800 silver standard (80% silver), referred to as 2e titre. The .950 French standard contains a higher silver content than the .925 sterling standard used in Britain and the United States.

Item Details

Reference: #GCV280

Creator

Unknown
Dimensions

H 74 cm x W 51 cm x D 17 cm
Weight

1 kg

Place of origin

France
Condition

Excellent
Package

COC Box/Bag

Period / Date

c. 1900
Materials & Techniques

Cut Glass - .950 Silver