Empire Style "abundance" Cup In Sterling Silver And Crystal Forming A Table Planter

Beautiful oval-shaped cup that can form a planter, the frame in 950/1000 solid silver, with blue crystal glass.
The body has a pierced decoration with two friezes of geometric motifs. The central part is decorated with ribboned laurel wreaths framed by Antic goddesses holding laurels and horns of plenty, symbols of prosperity, and garlands of flowers, fruits, vines, and foliage.
The two grips on either side has formed of overflowing cornucopias, a goat with a body formed of oak leaves, acanthus and foliage, completing the winding. The cup rests on four "claw" feet comprising the heads of Egyptians wearing nemes and framed by bat wings.

The interior fully gilded.

Hallmarks
Minerve 1er titre (solid silver 950/1000),
Master goldsmith: RM a cross.

Gross weight: 775g; silver weight: 177 gr.


Condition report
Very good condition, no shock or deformation. No chipping on the blue lining.
Two garlands missing on one side, without major visual impact, the lack being symmetrical and invisible.