Charming Antique French Silver And Crystal Cookie Jar By Martel

A Charming and Rare Antique French Silver and Cut Crystal Cookie Jar by Maître Orfèvre Joseph Alexandre Martel.

While often found in a smaller model, the sheer size of this lovely Jar makes it exceptional!
It is distinguished by its lovely workmanship, elegant form, harmonious proportions and its beautiful decoration.
The crystal itself is beautifully worked with ‘intaglio’ floral scrolls and gerberas’

The upper part is lined with a combed wave silver design, and equipped with an elegant handle completely decorated with rosettes and floral scrolls.
The lid is done in a combed wave design and shows a floral scroll knob.
It is intact, no losses to the silver and no marks on the crystal –just beautiful!

The Hallmark is Minerva 1-1st title (950/1000) – 1838 -1919– Paris

The Makers Mark is for Joseph Alexandre Martel.
It shows a J and an M topped by 2 hammers and 2 stars above.
He registered his mark on October 8th 1888, and had his workshop at 41 rue Beaubourg in Paris.

H: 8.07"W: 5.31"D: 4.92"Reference number: SH-282