Antique French Thread Glass Claret Jug, 10" Tall, Etain, Bas Relief Lid Mount smoky 5" inkwell or inkstand with

5" inkwell or inkstand with sander and center nib brush urn with falcon figural topped lid and wonderful visual appeal

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80% pure silver with ornate frieze style machined decoration including bow & ribbon tied floral & foliate garland

Jeweled raised dots of thick enamel add a jewel-like feature

Antique French Thread Glass Claret Jug, 10" Tall, Etain, Bas Relief Lid Mount smoky 5" inkwell or inkstand withA splendid service or collection piece, fine French 19th century thread glass in large heavy bulbous form and topped with a neo Renaissance decorative white metal pour spout and hinged lid, handle that set it off perfectly. The beauty of the threaded blown glass is enhanced by the perfection of it even after all these years. We'd date to c. 1880s, give or take 10 years. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. Not even a chip on that lower