Antique French Silver-Plated Cream Jug with Froment-Meurice Mark | 19th-Century Style
An exquisite antique French cream jug with a silver-coloured metal finish, ornate floral decoration and a historic Froment-Meurice mark on the base. An elegant example of 19th-century French decorative metalwork aesthetics, combining neoclassical-inspired forms, rich relief work and refined details.
The body of the jug is adorned with a decorative band of floral and foliate ornament featuring a striking central flower motif. The upper section features a vertically fluted neck and a gracefully shaped pouring lip, while the elegant handle with acanthus leaf decoration gives the piece a distinctive sculptural character.
The Froment-Meurice mark remains visible on the base. This name is associated with a distinguished family of French goldsmiths and silversmiths whose 19th-century creations were renowned for their refined craftsmanship and lavish decoration. The maker of this particular piece and its precise date of manufacture have not yet been confirmed.
The jug retains its authentic antique character, with a natural metal patina and age-appropriate signs of use. It would complement both classic and eclectic interiors, making a beautiful accent on a sideboard, chest of drawers or serving table.
Origin: France (according to available information)
Mark: Froment-Meurice
Period: 19th-century style; exact date of manufacture unconfirmed
Style: French neoclassicism, classical decorative design
Material: Silver-coloured metal, possibly silver-plated. Composition has not been tested.
Dimensions:
Height: 15 cm
Width: 14.5 cm
Condition: Antique, with age-appropriate signs of use and a natural metal patina.
Price: 140 EUR.
View it in person at the Tikai Krējums showroom in Riga, or arrange delivery via an OMNIVA parcel locker.
Enjoy a generous helping of cream!