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PAIR ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU .999 FINE SILVER OVERLAY DECANTERS – ALVIN MFG. THISTLE PATTERN #480 (10.5 INCHES)
A breathtaking matched pair of authentic turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau decanters attributed to the prestigious Alvin Manufacturing Company (circa 1895–1910). Featuring heavy, hand-chased .999 Fine Silver electroform overlay in Alvin's dramatic botanical thistle pattern, both decanters come complete with their original, matching silver-overlaid glass stoppers.
ITEM HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIFICATIONS:
• Maker / Silversmith: Attributed to Alvin Manufacturing Company, premier American makers of fine silver overlay glass.
• Purity Hallmark: Stamped ".999 FINE SILVER" along the lower silver rim—guaranteeing pure silver electroform (higher purity than standard .925 sterling silver).
• Catalog Pattern Number: Stamped with internal factory design code 480.
• Height: 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) total height including stoppers.
• Design Motif: Classic Art Nouveau whipwash botanical featuring spiky thistle blooms set over rounded calyxes with sweeping organic vines.
• Quantity: Complete Matched Pair (2 Decanters + 2 Original Matching Silver Stoppers).
CONDITION REPORT:
• Glass Condition - excellent. Both decanters feature crystal-clear, pristine glass with zero chips, cracks, flea bites, or glass sickness.
• Silver Overlay Condition: Beautiful, bright silver patina with crisp detail. Features extremely minor, barely noticeable silver wear on one bottle consistent with 120+ years of age—does not affect structural integrity or display quality.
• Stoppers: Both original silver-wrapped glass stoppers are fully intact and fit securely.
