Silvered Wine Decanter, France, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

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A rare wine decanter with a tilting pour mechanism, silver-plated, mounted on an expressive cast base with animalistic claw feet. … Read more A rare wine decanter with a tilting pour mechanism, silver-plated, mounted on an expressive cast base with animalistic claw feet. The construction comprises a metal frame with a horizontal bottle holder and a screw mechanism that allows the vessel to tilt smoothly without shaking. The mechanism is operated via a side handle with a bone or bone-like grip. The decorative base is formed as six curved clawed legs, stylized in zoomorphic or Gothic forms. The central vertical support mimics a gnarled tree branch, introducing naturalistic and Neo-Gothic motifs. The detailed modeling of relief, musculature, and ornament highlights the piece’s belonging to the Belle Époque decorative aesthetic, where functionality merges harmoniously with artistic expression.

Dimensions: Height 40 cm, Width 35 cm, Depth 21 cm Condition: In good condition. All decorative and mechanical components are fully preserved and in working order. Patina consistent with age. Provenance: France, private collection. Likely produced in the late 19th – early 20th century. See less