Antique French Gilt Ormolu & Etched Crystal Vase, Lattice Base, Bows & Floral Garland, C 1900 demitasse cups dessert plates A fine antique French silver

A fine antique French silver and mother of pearl coin purse or nécessaire with three interior pockets

making this a unique and elegant service for dessert with espresso or an after-dinner beverage

A fine set of six French silver and mother of pearl knives

Item ID: 2010050a

The only other identical example I have encountered was an Hermès version

Antique French Gilt Ormolu & Etched Crystal Vase, Lattice Base, Bows & Floral Garland, C 1900 demitasse cups dessert plates A fine antique French silverAbout This Piece A fine French etched crystal square vase or planter with gilt ormolu base, c. 1900. The base is beautifully worked in a lattice design with small flower motifs; the crystal inset features an etched design of bows and a floral garland. Raised on four round feet with a gilt ormolu edge around the top. Simply grand. Provenance French, c. 1900. Details & Dimensions Origin: France Date: c. 1900 Material: Etched crystal with gilt ormolu