French Hand-Blown Crystal Vase with Silver Mounts and Minerva Mark, 1890s

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Elegant French Belle Époque vase combining fine hand-blown thin crystal and solid silver mounts.
Marked with the French Minerva head … Read more 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.

Origin: France, Paris
Period: 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. See less