Puiforcat Antique French Sterling Silver Cameo Acid Etched Glass Claret Jug Ewer, Mascaron Face

Exquisite antique 19th century French sterling silver lidded claret jug in the mascaron pattern by Puiforact. The elegant form of the decanter boasts a baluster shaped body with slender neck. The body is of frosted clear acid-etched cameo glass decorated with parcel-gilt flowers and leaves. Unsigned, though most likely Daum. Features highly intricate detailing to the stunning sterling silver mounts, particularly the neck and base, reflecting the superb skill and timeless design aesthetic of Emile Puiforcat. With a stunning figural mask below the spout flanked by stylized acanthus leaves and shells. Scrolling silver handle and hinged lid opening to a gilt vermeil interior. Opulent piecework and rich detail adorn the base in a pattern of alternating C-scrolls and rocailles, with grape and leaf festoons terminating to lovely a lattice basket weave motif. Terminating to a pedestal footed base chased in relief with floral sprays and scalloped shells. Stands 12 1/4" height x 6" width. In ove