{"product_id":"pair-dutch-regina-silver-plated-shot-glass-holders-art-nouveau-1900","title":"Pair of Dutch Silver-Plated Shot Glass Holders | Regina | Art Nouveau | c.1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo tiny masterpieces of Dutch Art Nouveau silversmithing, straight from around 1900. These openwork shot glass holders are stamped \u003cem\u003eREGINA\u003c\/em\u003e — the mark of Gerritsen \u0026amp; van Kempen of Zeist, one of the Netherlands' most respected silver manufacturers — and they are a textbook example of the Art Nouveau style at its most intricate and confident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLook closely at the pierced decoration: Gothic arched panels with keyhole and trefoil cutouts alternate with elongated oval slots, all framed by swirling asymmetric floral sprays, ribbon bows, and four-leaf clovers in high relief. The motifs flow into each other with the organic, nature-inspired fluidity that defines the best Art Nouveau work. The stepped foot ring and triple-banded rim complete the composition with quiet elegance. For objects just 6cm tall, the level of detail is extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA note on condition: these have been polished enthusiastically over the decades, and the silver plating shows significant wear — the copper base is visible in places, giving the surface a warm, two-tone patina of silver and gold. This is honest vintage wear that only adds to the character. The pierced decoration remains crisp and intact throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair. No glass inserts included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Regina — Gerritsen \u0026amp; van Kempen, Zeist, Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Art Nouveau, openwork pierced design with floral and Gothic motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: c.1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 6 x 4 cm each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 35 grams (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: silver plating worn through to copper in places — see photos; decoration intact and crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair, no glass inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serving a borrel in these will make you feel like a 19th-century Dutch merchant toasting a very successful spice trade. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent urge to drink jenever, wear a ruff collar, and commission a group portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281904230743,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_cae93a33-79b0-4de7-be7f-e9b8b60edf51.jpg?v=1775856032","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/pair-dutch-regina-silver-plated-shot-glass-holders-art-nouveau-1900","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}