Silver objects from Art Deco & Art Nouveau – elegant collector's items
Art Nouveau Carafe by Topázio - Portuguese Handicraft
This exquisite Art Nouveau carafe is by the renowned Portuguese silversmith Topázio Casquinha and marked "Topázio."
Stylistic elements of the carafe:
The bulbous body of the wine carafe, made of colorless lead crystal, and the silver-plated metal mount showcase the organic design language typical of Art Nouveau. The floral chasing on the handle and the hinged lid are particularly striking. The blossom and flower tendrils of the silver mount lend the carafe a special elegance and, combined with the cool, clear crystal glass, create a harmonious tension.
The "T" hallmark visible on the mount confirms the carafe's attribution to the maker Topázio Casquinha. Hallmarks that simply bear the maker's mark "Topázio" or the "T" (without an explicit fineness) indicate high-quality silver plating, which was common for carafes of this type.
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