A breathtaking and rare sculptural decanter crafted in the shape of a regal eagle with vivid green blown glass body and dramatic gilt bronze (ormolu) head, feet, and hinged lid.
This piece evokes the grandeur of 19th-century French Napoleon III decorative arts, or even the whimsical fantasy of Fabergé Revival objects.
Materials: Blown green glass, cast & gilded metal (likely spelter with gold finish)
Style: Napoleon III / Fabergé Revival / Hollywood Regency
Height: approx. 24 cm
Length (beak to tail): approx. 32 cm
Origin: Probably France or Italy
Period: ca. mid-20th century
Lid opens and closes perfectly
Very rare – similar pieces sell for €400–750 and are mostly sold out
