19th Century Crystal And Gilt Bronze Vase

This large vase, 40 cm tall, is very elegant.
Its tripod base in gilt bronze is very stable.
Each foot is surmounted by a finial that adds volume to the base. The stem is encircled halfway up by a star-shaped collar. It supports a bowl adorned with four points from which two arabesque handles extend, each embracing a ring at its apex.
The flared, conical vase fits snugly into the ring and the bowl, thus holding it securely upright.
It is made of very fine crystal with a crystal-clear sound. It measures 28 cm in height.
The entire lower section is frosted, and the base is solid. The crystal is clear from the midpoint upwards and finely engraved with a garland of roses and foliage. At the top, a very fine frieze, with its undulating movement, hints at the delicate, beautifully scalloped rim.
This is a Napoleon III period piece in very good condition. It should be noted, however, that the gilding has lost some of its luster.
This trumpet-shaped vase, also known as a "tulip vase", will surely seduce you with its finesse and distinction.