1893 - COUNT BOTTLE

A beautiful glass carafe from the late 19th century, France, is offered for sale.

Height: 25 cm, design – engraving on glass.

100% authenticity guaranteed! The most reliable packaging, additional photos in the lot description.

The item is of antique and collectible interest (No. DK-12).

LUXE! – in EXCELLENT CONDITION, WITHOUT CHIPS, CRACKS, OR RESTORATIONS !!! The antique item presented to your attention is a witness to a bygone era and is dedicated to the conclusion of the military-political alliance between Russia and France, which became the main vector of foreign policy for the two states in 1891–1917 and preceded the creation of the Triple Entente. "The Franco-Russian alliance changed the course of world history. The current position of France, Germany, and Russia is a consequence of this. In this context, this alliance is a key event of the 19th century" (Charles Corbet). In 1891, the French squadron under the command of Admiral Gervais made an unprecedented visit to the Russian naval base of Kronstadt, during which Alexander III, standing on the deck of one of the French ships, listened to the revolutionary "La Marseillaise". Two years later, the Russian squadron paid a return visit to Toulon. This exchange of visits made it clear to all of Europe that France and Russia had concluded an alliance agreement. And indeed, the two powers signed a secret treaty a month after the visit to Kronstadt and a military agreement at the end of 1893.