The two decanters are similarly designed and feature conical bodies of crystal, each decorated to the lower section with scrolling arabesques and foliage, below an intricate band of silver. Above, the ribbed and tapered necks of the decanters are mounted with silver, leading to individual scrolling handles and hinged lids to the curved spouts, which are surmounted with crowns. The silverwork is decorated using the repousse technique, and features intricately scrolling arabesques, which compliment the design engraved on the crystal.
Both decanters are fully hallmarked with silver marks and makers marks of Koch & Bergfeld.
Koch & Bergfeld are a firm of German silver makers, renowned and celebrated for the exceptional craftsmanship that has been practised by their silversmiths in the city of Bremen since their founding in 1829. These decanters exhibit the high quality and intricate details that the firm have become associated with. The decanters are a near pair, differing very slightly in height, with dimensions as follows:
The taller decanter: Height 34cm, width 15cm, depth 13cm The shorter decanter: Height 32cm, width 15cm, depth 13cm