{"product_id":"large-french-crystal-swan-centerpiece-bowl","title":"Large French Cristal Frères Swan Centerpiece Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge French Cristal Frères Swan Centerpiece Bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking French crystal centerpiece bowl of impressive scale, featuring a very heavy cut crystal body with ornate gilt-metal swan-form mounts. The elongated bowl has beautiful presence, with graceful swan handles at either end and a decorative pedestal base with dolphin-form supports, giving the piece an elegant, sculptural quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCristal Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the bottom. Cristal Frères was the original Parisian crystal firm associated with the Benito family workshop, later known as Cristal Benito. Comparable examples of this swan-form crystal jardinière have been catalogued as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaison Benito \/ Cristal Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and associated with the Martin Benito \/ Cristal Benito tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crystal is substantial, beautifully clear, and very heavy, with a refined cut pattern that catches the light from every angle. The gilt-metal mounts show age-related wear, with areas where a silver-toned metal is visible beneath the gilded finish. The crystal itself is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning statement piece, ideal as a dining table centerpiece, console focal point, or dramatic decorative vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaker\/Mark: Marked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freres \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eon the bottom\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Mid- 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Heavy cut crystal, gilt metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 21.5” L x 8.25” W x 9.25” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Crystal is in good condition. Gilt-metal mounts show age-related wear, with some silver-toned metal visible beneath the gilded finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swan Hill Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750963589339,"sku":null,"price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0466\/6843\/files\/51AECBF8-B7EA-4B12-9F7C-890272AE15CD.jpg?v=1782848044","url":"https:\/\/swanhillhome.com\/products\/large-french-crystal-swan-centerpiece-bowl","provider":"Swan Hill Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}