Decanter (from liqueur and wine serving set)
Decanter (from liqueur and wine serving set)
France, Paris
Second half of the 19th century
Brocard, Philippe-Joseph
Glass, enamel; gold painting, enamel painting, glass blowing
Height 27.5 cm, 4.5 cm – neck, 0.5 x 8 cm – base
Mark on the bottom: ‘Brocard // Paris’ (ornamental inscription in red-brown enamel)
The decanter is made of clear glass, with wide rounded body, a tapered neck with spout, cylindrical foot. The major part of the body surface is richly decorated with intricate patterns, including geometric and floral motifs (arabesques) made with coloured enamel and gilding.
8704MC3983/ДПИ