French Ruby Cut Glass Cornucopia Lidded Urn with Bronze Animal Mounts, 21 in, Part I

A monumental and breathtaking antique French ruby cut glass cornucopia lidded urn of exceptional quality and presence — a true collector's acquisition piece. The richly faceted ruby cut glass body glows with deep crimson brilliance, mounted in an elaborate brass and bronze framework decorated in high relief with a menagerie of animals including dragons and horses, creating a piece of extraordinary decorative power and sculptural complexity.

The cornucopia 'horn of plenty' form is one of the most celebrated shapes in 19th-century European decorative arts, and this example — with its heavily ornamented bronze mounts and lidded form — represents the pinnacle of the genre. The combination of the luminous ruby glass and the richly worked bronze animal decoration makes this an outstanding acquisition for any serious collector of antique European decorative arts.

This is Part I of a matching pair. Part II is available separately. Both pieces may be purchased individually or together for a pair discount at checkout.

Specifications and Measurements

• Origin: French (unattributed)
• Era: 19th Century
• Form: Cornucopia / Horn of Plenty Lidded Urn
• Materials: Ruby Cut Glass; Brass Mounts; Bronze Elements
• Decoration: Dragons, Horses & Animals in high-relief bronze
• Height: 21" (approx. 53.34 cm)
• Width: 12" (approx. 30.48 cm)
• Base Diameter: 6"
• Rim Diameter: 5"
• Weight: 8.5 lbs (approx. 3.86 kg)

Condition Report

• Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition consistent with age and careful display.
• Glass: Ruby cut glass in excellent structural condition. Free of cracks or chips.
• Mounts: Brass and bronze elements with rich, age-appropriate patina. No structural damage or losses to the animal decoration.

Pair Discount

Purchase both Part I and Part II together and receive a discount automatically applied at checkout.

🏗️ Rare Acquisition Opportunity: The Complete Matching Pair

This exceptional urn is Part I of an originally intended pair. Finding a single piece of this quality is a collector's milestone — finding the complete pair is exceedingly rare.

The Matching Listing: The sister piece (Part II) is designed to complement this urn perfectly as a flanking pair on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or display cabinet.

Pair Discount: Purchase both pieces together and save 10% — discount is applied automatically at checkout. No code needed.