A stunning antique Italian silver-plated crystal claret jug produced for Distillerie Buton, Bologna — a prestigious Italian liqueur house founded in 1820. Marked on the base with the Buton crest and "Bologna · Italia / Casa Fondata nel 1820," with a secondary retailer stamp from Milano.
The piece features a hand-blown swirling fluted crystal body mounted with richly chased silver-plated collars and a circular foot, all decorated with repousé bands of acanthus scrolls and floral rosettes. The showstopper is the magnificent figural dolphin handle — a classical motif typical of high-quality Italian and French decorative silversmithing of the late 19th/early 20th century.
Dimensions: Height 30 cm · Base 9 cm
Condition: Vintage, structurally perfect. Light surface wear and natural patina to the silver plate. Crystal body clear and chip-free.
A rare and elegant piece of Italian decorative arts — perfect for display, collecting, or serious entertaining.
Ships carefully packed from France.