Curious jug called "Askos" in solid silver, mounted on tripod stand.

The elongated and bulging body is pushed back by wide ribs.

The spout is delicately hemmed.

The winding handle chiseled with scales is finished with salamander-shaped fasteners. 

Dimensions: width 22 cm - height 23 cm

Material: 950 silver/°°

Weight 1006 grams 

Silver hallmark: Minerva 1st title 

Period: XIXth century

Goldsmith : TALLOIS

Origin: France/Paris

The askos is an antique vase of hemispherical shape, provided with a neck and a semicircular handle.

This vase recalls the shape of the goatskin cases used in antiquity to contain liquids.