Glass or gold crystal ewer – Gallia Métal Alfénide for Christofle

3609 – ewer in gilded glass or crystal – gallia métal alfénide for christofle art nouveau ewer-shaped jug in glass or crystal with acid-etched gilded decoration typical of the prestigious crystal makers who worked for the christofle goldsmith company. In good condition. No cracks or chips. Silver-plated metal (copper-tin) frame hallmarked “gallia with rooster coat of arms” and square hallmark with a goat’s head diamond in a hatched rectangle for the alfénide factory bought by christofle in 1888 and numbered 4165 for the model. Decorated with flower baskets, garlands of roses, foliage and louis XVI style bows. Acid-etched with intercalary bubbles. Height 245 mm X 147 mm maximum. Weight 960 g. Careful and tracked shipping. For your information, gallia métal is the brand of the metal alloy patented by the goldsmith félix chéron, director of the alfénide factory since 1896. The production of these pieces was often carried out by renowned artists and designers. The model number attests to the authenticity of this piece since the model numbers ranged from approximately 4100 to 6100. This piece is therefore among the first and of course rare on the market as evidenced by the presence of the first gallia métal hallmark with the rooster less well drawn than on those produced later.