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

Art Nouveau Salt Cellars - Spice container (2) - 800 silver #1.0
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A pair of Art Nouveau silver salt cellars from France, circa 1870, made of 800 silver, each 4 cm high, 4 cm wide and 3 cm deep with a glass liner and four curved legs, total weight 70.6 g, excellent condition.

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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
Number of objects
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
Sold by
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