Offered by Emmanuel Redon Silver Fine Art
Silverware and Silversmith of the 19th and 20th centuries
A curious “Askos” jug in solid silver, mounted on a tripod stand. The elongated and rounded body is pushed back by wide ribs. The spout is delicately hemmed. The winding handle chiseled with scales is terminated with salamander-shaped ties.
Dimensions: width 22 cm - height 23 cm
Material: silver 950 / °°
Weight 1006 grams
Silver hallmark: Minerva 1st title
Period: 19th century
Goldsmith: TALLOIS
Origin: France / Paris
The askos is an antique hemispherical vase with a neck and a semi-circular handle. This vase recalls the shape of goatskin skins used in antiquity to contain liquids.
Delevery information :
DELIVERY: regarding the shipping, we can agree on a price including shipping and insurance
Only import taxes applicable in each country are payable by the consignee.
Packaging and transport monitoring are provided by professional carriers spezialised in works of art.
Transport takes place as follows:
1/ A descriptive invoice of the piece is sent to you by e-mail with the address of the carrier.
2/As soon as we have received the transfer of the full payment of the purchase , the shipping is launched and you are informed of the time of delivery.
3/Upon receipt of the package, you must check the condition of the piece and advice the carrier making the delivery to make use of insurance in case of any damage during the travel : without this process, the insurance can not be activated. Evidently, all our pieces always arrive in perfect condition but it is preferable to follow this approach.
