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Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880
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Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880

19th century
Sold 29 December 2025 · Artisan Antiques
This “Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880” found a buyer.

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Description

We are delighted to offer this magnificent solid silver ewer/jug made in France c.1880 by Lancon, Paris.

This piece features a spectacular Rococo design and structure where the wrythen glass body is mounted with solid silver. Its base features a pedestal with layers of stippled and chased foliate motifs.

The upper half presents the most wonderfully ornate design of a fluted and wrythen neck section that leads to a fabulous scalloped shell lid and spout.

True to Rococo philosophy & design, the decoration very aptly embraces a fluid and asymmetrical design as if to capture the nature of liquids. Its handle is equally embellished with a scrolled acanthus leaf design as if to invite the viewer to take a look at it from all angles.

Owing to its versatile size, it could be used to hold any beverages of your choice, whether it be a dessert wine, cognac, spirits or perhaps even as an oil/vinegar jug.

Overall, a spectacular piece of French Rococo design silverware that would immediately elevate the splendour of an interior whether be it for display or practical usage.

French hallmarks are present on both the top and bottom sections of the silver with a Minerva mark and the maker's mark.

*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the item mentioned in the title.

Size

Size (cm) H:22cm W:8.5cm

Size (inches) H:8.66 W:3.34

Weight: 461 grams (14.83 Troy oz)

Condition

Excellent Condition - The ewer remains in excellent antique condition with no damage or issues. No chips to the glass and the silver decoration remains very crisp - only very minor surface wear commensurate with age.

We aim to overemphasise and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

Free Shipping

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Date of Manufacture

Artisan Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Ewer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163030
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Description
We are delighted to offer this magnificent solid silver ewer/jug made in France c.1880 by Lancon, Paris.
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This piece features a spectacular Rococo design and structure where the wrythen glass body is mounted with solid silver.
Artisan Antiques

Its base features a pedestal with layers of stippled and chased foliate motifs.

fig 1. An antique French silver and glass ewer featuring elaborate Rococo shell motifs and a twisted crystal body.
fig 1. Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880

The upper half presents the most wonderfully ornate design of a fluted and wrythen neck section that leads to a fabulous scalloped shell lid and spout.

True to Rococo philosophy & design, the decoration very aptly embraces a fluid and asymmetrical design as if to capture the nature of liquids. Its handle is equally embellished with a scrolled acanthus leaf design as if to invite the viewer to take a look at it from all angles.

fig 2. An antique French silver and glass ewer featuring elaborate Rococo shell motifs and a twisted crystal body.
fig 2. Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880

Owing to its versatile size, it could be used to hold any beverages of your choice, whether it be a dessert wine, cognac, spirits or perhaps even as an oil/vinegar jug.

Overall, a spectacular piece of French Rococo design silverware that would immediately elevate the splendour of an interior whether be it for display or practical usage.

fig 3. An antique French silver and glass ewer featuring elaborate Rococo shell motifs and a twisted crystal body.
fig 3. Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880

French hallmarks are present on both the top and bottom sections of the silver with a Minerva mark and the maker's mark.

Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the item mentioned in the title.

fig 4. An antique French silver and glass ewer featuring elaborate Rococo shell motifs and a twisted crystal body.
fig 4. Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880

Size

Size (cm) H:22cm W:8.5cm

Size (inches) H:8.66 W:3.34

Weight: 461 grams (14.83 Troy oz)

Condition

Excellent Condition - The ewer remains in excellent antique condition with no damage or issues. No chips to the glass and the silver decoration remains very crisp - only very minor surface wear commensurate with age.

fig 5. An antique French silver and glass ewer featuring elaborate Rococo shell motifs and a twisted crystal body.
fig 5. Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880

We aim to overemphasise and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

fig 6. An antique French silver and glass ewer featuring elaborate Rococo shell motifs and a twisted crystal body.
fig 6. Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880

Free Shipping

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

fig 7. An antique French silver and glass ewer featuring elaborate Rococo shell motifs and a twisted crystal body.
fig 7. Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris C.1880

All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Date of Manufacture

Artisan Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Ewer to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163030
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An antique French silver and glass ewer featuring elaborate Rococo shell motifs and a twisted crystal body.
Antique French Solid Silver Ewer Glass Mounted, Rococo Shell Design - Lancon, Paris c.1880
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  • ObjectEwers & Decanters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo
  • MaterialSolid Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRococo shell design, Scroll handle, Twisted glass body, Repousse mounts

The Rococo revival style is characterised by asymmetrical C-scrolls, shell motifs, flowing organic lines, and elaborate naturalistic ornamentation, heavily inspired by mid-eighteenth-century French design.

These pieces typically combine blown or moulded lead crystal glass with solid silver or silver-plated mounts, secured using specialized collars, hinges, and pins crafted by master metalsmiths.

Authentic pieces usually bear French silver hallmarks, such as the Minerve mark denoting standard fineness, alongside a makers stamp associated with Parisian silversmiths of the period.

An antique silver ewer can be used as a striking tablescape centrepiece on a dining table, or displayed on a sideboard to add textural contrast and historical depth to modern minimalist spaces.

Clean the glass with lukewarm soapy water while avoiding harsh abrasives on the silver mounts; apply a specialized silver polish sparingly with a soft cloth, taking care to keep polish out of crevices and away from the glass.
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