Antique Art Nouveau Pewter Match Holder Vase Smoking Set Piece

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A striking small Art Nouveau vessel in pewter/spelter, in the sinuous "whiplash" style associated with French designer Paul Follot's turn-of-the-century … Read more A striking small Art Nouveau vessel in pewter/spelter, in the sinuous "whiplash" style associated with French designer Paul Follot's turn-of-the-century metalwork. The square rim opens into a pinched, trumpet-shaped body with pierced tendril motifs cascading into smooth triangular reserve panels — classic Art Nouveau botanical abstraction. Traces of green and gilt patina remain in the recesses of the casting.

This design closely matches an element from a documented "Service de fumeur" (smoking set) attributed to Paul Follot, published in Documents de Bijouterie et Orfèvrerie Modernes, c. 1900. Likely intended as a match holder or small spill vase from a larger fitted set. See less