Antique French Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Cut Glass Tumble Up

Outstanding antique 4 piece French sterling silver mounted cut crystal tumble-up, bedside carafe service, or «service de nuit verre d'eau». Stylish and functional, these hard to find "bonne nuit" tumble-up sets are ideal for serving up a nighttime refreshment and lovely to display on a nightstand or dresser in the master or guest bedroom. Comprising of a carafe, 'upside down' drinking glass tumbler (timbale), circular tray and stoppered flask insert for a 'jigger' of flavor additives or liqueur, all hallmarked for .950 silver. Of quality cut crystal patterned with gorgeous engraved intaglios comprising of floral garland swags and Louis XVI style ribbon and reed borders. The sterling silver mounts feature gold vermeil finish embellished with borders of criss-crossed ribbon and foliage done in raised relief. The rare glass insert with stopper is usually missing from these old sets, ideal for adding a touch of flavored extract or alcohol for a nightcap. Each piece is hallmarked with the