Antique Gold-Plated Solid-Silver Liturgical Cruet Set. France, 19th Century

Gorgeous antique gold-plated solid-silver cruet set made in France in the 19th century and in optimal condition. The set is composed of two twin cruets and a tray to carry them. The three pieces bear the hallmarks corresponding to antique French silver, making up a singularly beautiful set which can be used without any problem. Each cruet mounts a solid-silver foot, circular in shape and decorated with an engraved motif of symmetrical leaves. The bodies are made of hand-carved crystal, delicate and thin. The handles are molded and depict winged dragons heads. Each lid has an embedded stone, original from the period: a glass crystal stone for water and a dark-red one for wine. Last but not least, the tray´s border is adorned with a hand-engraved decorative motif and four heads of winged cherubs. This antique gold-plated liturgical cruet set is a beautiful article, as delicate as original. Dimensions: Cruets: Foots Width: 1.8 in / 5 cm. Height: 6 in / 15 cm. Tray: Width: 10.4 in / 26 cm. Depth: 7.2 in / 18 cm.