{"product_id":"19th-century-french-clear-crystal-vase-with-gilt-bronze-garland-mounts-c-1870-1890","title":"19th Century French Clear Crystal Vase with Gilt Bronze Garland Mounts, c. 1870–1890","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAn elegant 19th-century French clear glass vase with finely cast gilt-metal mounts in the Louis XVI taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vase is formed with a tall amphora-like body, flared neck, and spreading circular foot. Its clear glass body is embellished around the shoulder with a richly detailed gilt bronze or ormolu-style mount composed of scrolling foliage, ribbon-like swags, floral rosettes, and suspended tassel forms. Additional gilt-metal borders finish both the rim and the foot, giving the piece a highly architectural, jewel-like presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decorative vocabulary is strongly Louis XVI Revival, drawing on late-18th-century neoclassical motifs such as festoons, laurel, floral garlands, and suspended tassels. The restrained clarity of the glass contrasts beautifully with the warm gilded mounts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLate 19th Century\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1870–1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the later 19th century, French decorative arts frequently revived forms and ornament associated with the reign of Louis XVI. Glass and crystal vessels were often mounted in gilt bronze to create luxurious objects suited to formal salons, mantels, and dressing rooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe swag-and-tassel garland motif seen here is especially characteristic of Louis XVI Revival decoration. These mounts were typically cast separately and fitted around the glass body, while the rim and foot were often finished with additional gilt-metal collars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear glass examples such as this were particularly effective because the mounts appeared to float over the transparent body, emphasizing both the delicacy of the metalwork and the clarity of the vessel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrance, likely late 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe form, neoclassical garland mounts, gilt-metal borders, and overall decorative language are consistent with French Louis XVI Revival decorative glass of the period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo maker's mark is visible in the supplied photographs, so attribution to a specific workshop or glasshouse cannot presently be made.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003eClear blown glass\u003cbr\u003eGilt bronze \/ gilt metal mounts\u003cbr\u003eApplied floral garlands and tassel ornament\u003cbr\u003eGilt-metal rim and foot mounts\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately [insert height] H × [insert maximum width] W\u003cbr\u003eFoot diameter: [insert measurement]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom scale in hand, this appears to be a substantial decorative vase rather than a small bud vase.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe glass exhibits expected light scratching, small bubbles, inclusions, and surface wear. The gilt-metal mounts show age-related patination, rubbing, darkening, and areas of finish loss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe glass appears free of major cracks or significant losses in the supplied photographs. The mounts remain largely intact and retain strong decorative detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease review photographs closely for the most complete representation of condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating and French attribution are based on form, construction, glass type, and decorative style and should be considered approximate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mounts appear to be gilt bronze or gilt brass, but metal composition has not been independently tested.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique glass may exhibit small bubbles, inclusions, waviness, tooling marks, and slight asymmetry inherent to historic manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50546769330431,"sku":null,"price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/8AEDBD6A-C0E6-423B-BD5E-49F4C4FC3BCB.png?v=1790541847","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/fr\/products\/19th-century-french-clear-crystal-vase-with-gilt-bronze-garland-mounts-c-1870-1890","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}