Delicate Silver Jardiniere with Cut Glass Liner, Greece, 1970

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A whimsical jardinière in delicate silverwork with a diamond-shaped base, standing on four lion’s paws, a mounting in the form … Read more A whimsical jardinière in delicate silverwork with a diamond-shaped base, standing on four lion’s paws, a mounting in the form of an openwork acanthus moulding, with delicate filaments of interlinked volutes and rocaille motifs encircling and supporting the perfectly fitting original glass insert, featuring a fan-shaped cut and floral engraving; at the pointed ends, towering clusters of volutes forming the handles. Total dimensions: Height: 13,5 cm / 5.31 in Width: 37,0 cm / 14.56 in Depth: 14,0 cm / 5.51 in Hallmarked: 925 in hexagon - Silver fineness - hexagon: in Greece with modern jewellery and silverware production Greek lettering: 'Handicraft' Made around 1970 Condition: Very well maintained, silver cleaned and polished, original glass liner in best condition See less