Important silver oil and vinegar cruet with a rectangular terrace decorated with a laurel frieze on four winged claw feet. The supports are decorated with antique musicians and palmettes, the barrel is flattened with twisted ribs on a base of two swans, the handle is in the shape of two lovers playing the horn. Restoration period Master and goldsmith : Denis GARREAU, registered in 1817, specialist in oilers H. 33 cm - L. 23 cm - Weight : 652 g BL

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