AN ORMOLU MOUNTED SPIRIT BARREL
REF: FA1528
A charming Regency period spirit barrel, finely cut from lead crystal. The small cask is raised on a circular radial cut pedestal base, enhancing its elegant form and prismatic sparkle.
It features a ormolu spigot and matching hinged lid, both richly detailed with classical ornamentation, typical of early 19th-century refinement. This piece would originally have graced a sideboard or gentleman's library, used to dispense brandy or cordial in fashionable Regency style.
A delightful example of the marriage between craftsmanship and functionality, exuding sophistication and charm.
Category
- Period 1800-1849
- Year 1820
- Country England
