Master Salt Cellars - Spice container - Ravinet Paris

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Two French silver master salt cellars in Rococo style with gilt interiors and glass liners, from the Edmond Ravinet workshop in Paris, spanning two successive periods (R D for Ravinet & Denfert, 1891–1910, and R & C for Ravinet & Cie after 1912), sizes 6 × 5 cm and 5.8 × 4 cm, total weight 106 g, in good condition.

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Two finely crafted French silver master salt cellars in Rococo style, with gilt interiors and fitted glass liners.
Both come from the Edmond Ravinet workshop, Paris, but represent two successive production periods, showing the transition from Ravinet & Denfert to Ravinet & Cie.

Larger piece (6 × 5 cm): marked R (club) D — early and rare hallmark variant of Ravinet & Denfert (1891–1910), where the club symbol is placed in the centre (in the position normally occupied by “&”).

Smaller piece (5.8 × 4 cm): marked R & C (club above) — Ravinet & Cie (after 1912), with the “&” and (club) symbol aligned vertically in the centre.

Total weight: 106 g, solid silver (950/1000).

The slight size difference is minimal and hardly noticeable; the two pieces display beautifully together and function as a harmonious set.
The hallmark differences are documented workshop variations, making this pair a true collector’s rarity.
They illustrate the hallmark evolution inside the Ravinet workshop during its transition between two corporate forms.


Two finely crafted French silver master salt cellars in Rococo style, with gilt interiors and fitted glass liners.
Both come from the Edmond Ravinet workshop, Paris, but represent two successive production periods, showing the transition from Ravinet & Denfert to Ravinet & Cie.

Larger piece (6 × 5 cm): marked R (club) D — early and rare hallmark variant of Ravinet & Denfert (1891–1910), where the club symbol is placed in the centre (in the position normally occupied by “&”).

Smaller piece (5.8 × 4 cm): marked R & C (club above) — Ravinet & Cie (after 1912), with the “&” and (club) symbol aligned vertically in the centre.

Total weight: 106 g, solid silver (950/1000).

The slight size difference is minimal and hardly noticeable; the two pieces display beautifully together and function as a harmonious set.
The hallmark differences are documented workshop variations, making this pair a true collector’s rarity.
They illustrate the hallmark evolution inside the Ravinet workshop during its transition between two corporate forms.


Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of Origin
France
Manufacturer/ Brand
Master Salt Cellars
Material
Ravinet Paris
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1912
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