Leda Oil and Vinegar Cruet
A pair of this beautiful oil and vinegar cruet, designed in 1817, is exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum in New York.
- Type Sterling silver
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Finishes
- Sterling Silver
- Silver gilt
- Dimensions 4.5 kg – 30 cm (L) × 38 cm (h)
- Collection Masterpieces
- Reference 17430049V
This cruet has two receptacles to receive the bottles of oil and vinegar.
This masterpiece requires more than 65 hours of work and symbolizes the remarkable know-how of our goldsmiths.
It is decorated with a character representing Leda, Queen of Sparta, who was seduced by Zeus, when he had taken the form of a swan.
