Frangiere & Laroche. Pair of French glass wine jugs in silver from the 1880s. They realize the ideas of the water element and germination, contained in spiral-shaped glass, the undulation of grasses on a silver base, a roccaille handle and a sprouting neck, topped with a spectacular shell-lid. French hallmarks 925 sterling silver, Minervas head in octagon and 1880s diamond makers hallmarks on neck and base. Each height is 29 cm. Each weight is 1018 g. Width: 17cm, Height: 29cm, Depth: 50cm, Weight: 2.040kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Crystal, ID: ID-ANTQ-8336

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