Heading : Christofle Gallia Metal Claret Jug
Date : c1900
Origin : Manufacture de L'Alfenide , Saint Denis, Paris
Decoration : High relief leaves and berries. See below *
Size :  Height 29cm
Condition : Very good, a little tarnishing. Hinge in excellent order
Restoration : None
Weight :  1151grams

Galliametal is a variant of polished pewter. This bears the Christofle rams head mark and the Gallia metal cockerel. This organic decoration is typical of French Nouveau inspired design. In glass and treen this was used by Galle no less.

*On Pendle Hill in Lancashire these strange fruits grow at the summit and are known as cloudberries.