Art Nouveau Salt Cellars - Spice container (2) - 800 silver

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

Estimate  € 550 - € 700
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A fine pair of Art Nouveau silver salt cellars, crafted circa 1870 by an unknown silversmith. Though not French masterwork, they display the quintessential Art Nouveau aesthetic with flowing lines, floral ornament and elegant asymmetry. Each stands on four curved legs, adorned with stylised blossoms, and retains its original glass liner.
Bearing the French import “weevil” mark (1864–93) for 800 silver fineness.
Dimensions: H. 4 cm, W. 4 cm
Total weight: 70.6 g



A fine pair of Art Nouveau silver salt cellars, crafted circa 1870 by an unknown silversmith. Though not French masterwork, they display the quintessential Art Nouveau aesthetic with flowing lines, floral ornament and elegant asymmetry. Each stands on four curved legs, adorned with stylised blossoms, and retains its original glass liner.
Bearing the French import “weevil” mark (1864–93) for 800 silver fineness.
Dimensions: H. 4 cm, W. 4 cm
Total weight: 70.6 g



Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
France
Manufacturer/ Brand
Art Nouveau Salt Cellars
Material
800 silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1870
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Objects sold
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