Very rare and old massive salt cellar with 2 crystal departments, made of 950 standard silver. Elegant repousse work and cymatium-like pattern. Made in France, in the beginning of 19th century. Includes a pair of small spoons in the similar style.
Hallmarks:
- salt cellar: woman's head with P (was used between 1793-94 by Silversmiths' Association of France); DG (maker's hallmark); mask (1819-1838, silver guarantee mark on medium-sized objects); old man, "viellard" (1819-1838, 950 silver standard in Paris)
- spoons: Minerve 1 (from 1838 - 950 silver standard in France), PFres with a gaiter and star (Page Freres, 1901-1905)
The condition is very good, with traces of age and usage, age stains, some curvatures and some small chips on crystal (don't affect integrity and not an obstacle for usage).
Attributed by French auction house (photo is attached).
Total weight of lot 435 g/15.34 oz
Salt cellar: weight gross 424.6 g/ 14.98 oz, size 12.5x17.5x7 cm/ 4.92x6.89x2.76 in
Spoons: weight 10.3 g/ 0.36 oz, length 6.5 cm/ 2.56 in
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