Antique French Silver & Gilt Flask, Opera or Carriage Liquor with Enamel Decoration mixing martinis Perfect for wine or mint

Perfect for wine or mint juleps — always an appreciated gift for weddings

Maker’s mark worn but appears to be IJ

Most likely used to serve individual sauces to hotel patrons

Spring-loaded and perfectly weighted for holding the buttery shells of escargot — that iconic dish elevated by French chefs with butter

Antique French Silver & Gilt Flask, Opera or Carriage Liquor with Enamel Decoration mixing martinis Perfect for wine or mintAbout This Piece An antique French silver and gilt tapered liquor flask with two fluted sides, 19th century. The flask features enamel decoration of raised gold and green swags of leaves and gold ribbon the gold details remain thick and vivid. The silver lid is a twist and pull with the original cork still intact; the removable bottom serves as a cup. A striking green and gold enamel combination that works beautifully with the silver gilt. Makers mark