{"product_id":"antique-french-silver-gilt-mounted-agate-cup-pitcher-c-1860","title":"Antique French Silver Gilt Mounted Agate Cup\/Pitcher - 19th Century","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDescription and Details \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to offer this splendid silver gilt-mounted agate cup\/pitcher made in France during the mid-late 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking, jewel-like and captivating upon first glance, this article presents a certain air of virtue and curiosity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe agate has been beautifully carved out from one block and rounded, and hollowed out to a stunning banded design of orange tones, with a smooth surface finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching the agate's tone and splendour, the solid silver mounts have been finished with a Vermeil\/silver gilt (gold on top of silver) surface, which wonderfully complements the overall warm colour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eThe base also features a silver gilt foot which beautifully elevates the cup and completes its overall aesthetic proportions. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eOverall, a unique, collectable, and fine piece of fine French antiqueware, ideal for collections or as a spectacular one-off accenting piece in a collection or interior setting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e Furthermore, owing to its cuplike shape, it could also be used to hold sweets, mints, medication or even as a small jewel display. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench hallmarks are present on the base of the mount and lid with 'Minerve 1' (950 silver standard for export). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title item only. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize (cm) L:8.5cm W:6.6cm H:3.6cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize (inches) L:3.34cm W:2.59cm H:1.41cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 80.4 grams (2.58 Troy oz) total. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eGreat Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- The cup is in great antique condition with no damage\/issues. Some minor surface wear commensurate with age. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe aim to overemphasise and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFree Shipping \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe will \u003cspan\u003ealways ensure\u003c\/span\u003e your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery\/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import\/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens \u0026amp; lighting conditions*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eor email (info@artisanantiques.net) - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55761230823809,"sku":null,"price":880.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0128\/2444\/5028\/files\/AntiqueFrenchSilverGiltVermeilAgateMountedCup-4.jpg?v=1780514522","url":"https:\/\/www.artisanantiques.net\/products\/antique-french-silver-gilt-mounted-agate-cup-pitcher-c-1860","provider":"Artisan Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}