Art Nouveau French Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Tumble Up Water Carafe
Antique French Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Tumble Up Set, Art Nouveau Iris Engraved Crystal Bedside Carafe, Tumbler Glass & Tray Rare antique Art Nouveau era French sterling silver 4-piece tumble up set, bedside carafe or service de nuit. 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. Featuring sumptuous reticulated sterling silver mounts patterned with exquisite Art Nouveau iris flowers and trailing leaves, finely detailed and richly enhanced with gold vermeil finish. The set comprises of a carafe, tumbler glass, stoppered vial insert and tray or under plate. Embellished with engraved intaglios of irises and wheel cut fluting. Wheel cut starbursts decorate the base of the tumbler and tray. Retains the rare glass insert with stopper, ideal for adding a touch of flavored extract or liquor for a night cap. In overall good antique condition with general wear. T