{"product_id":"aiguiere-ancienne-metal-argente-style-napoleon-iii-xixe-piedouche-marbre","title":"Antique Napoleon III style XIXth century silver plated ewer, marble pedestal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb antique silver-plated ewer, Napoleon III style, dating from the 19th century according to the elements visible in the photo. The ewer has a slender baluster shape, mounted on a circular pedestal resting on a square base of red stone, probably marble. The body is richly adorned with embossed decorations composed of vertical gadroons and stylized floral motifs typical of Second Empire ornamentation. The finely openwork and crafted handle features vegetal scrolls and terminates in a fantastic animal head, a frequent detail in the historicist aesthetic of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is highlighted by chased decoration, with embossed foliage motifs, and the spout opening is accentuated by a flared and ribbed lip. The entire surface shows a dark patina with traces of oxidation and slight wear, revealing the silvered appearance of the metal in places. The tiered pedestal is carved from veined red marble, offering an elegant contrast with the body of the ewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo hallmarks or inscriptions are visible on the photographed side. The object is distinguished by the richness of its sculpted details and the fineness of its execution, characteristic of decorative productions inspired by the Neo-Renaissance and Louis XVI styles under Napoleon III. The proportions are harmonious, with a slender neck and a spectacular handle that immediately catches the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition shows a homogeneous and authentic patina, with some signs of wear, particularly on the marble base and around the body. The decoration remains perfectly legible and the structure appears stable. No major chips are visible on the photographed part. The reliefs show some traces of rubbing, indicating ancient use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, with visible wear and patina on the metal and marble base. See photo for more details on condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe Napoleon III style, popular between 1852 and 1870, is characterized by ornamental eclecticism, blending references to the Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassicism. Ewers from this period were often used as decorative pieces in bourgeois interiors, symbolizing refinement and a taste for revisited antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller specializing in art and antique objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: silver-plated ewer, Napoleon III pitcher, 19th century jug, Second Empire decoration, antique pitcher, ewer antique, ornamental vase, red marble, Neo-Renaissance style, French silvered jug, decorative urn, historicist decoration\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54220788203847,"sku":"50241-a421dada-5314-4dd7-961f-5f6e544c8199-PA40.00","price":314.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_5620123b-4a80-4c79-a814-35053dac3a76.jpg?v=1782290572","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/aiguiere-ancienne-metal-argente-style-napoleon-iii-xixe-piedouche-marbre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}