Spice box (2) - Walnut - Art Deco spice rack

Pair of spice boxes or salt keepers.
The first measures 16 cm x 37 x 12.5 and weighs 1.080 kg. This is a French "Boite à sel" from the 19th century, or Provençal salt box, handmade in solid walnut with a carved decoration on the top. Slanted lid with hinge designed to preserve coarse salt (gros sel) and a small lower drawer, with the original white ceramic knob, traditionally used for table-fine salt (sel fin) or for pepper and spices of value. Waxed finish. Unusually tall dimensions. These functional pieces of folk art were hung on the kitchen wall. Circa 1880-1900. Excellent condition.
The second measures 21 cm x 37 (to the brim) x 16.5 and weighs 930 g. Made in France in the Île-de-France region at the beginning of the 20th century during the Deco period, whose style is unmistakable.
Both well preserved and in their original patina, they are a splendid testament to the past and at the same time valuable antique objects of great decorative value.
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