Salt cellar - Silver
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Description from the seller
TITLE
Pair of 800 silver salt cellars with glass inserts and a coordinating spoon – Italy – first half of the 20th century
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION
Refined pair of table salt cellars in 800 silver, accompanied by their removable transparent glass inner trays worked with decorative patterns and a small coordinating spoon.
The two salt cellars feature a circular shape with a edges decorated in a twisted motif and rest on three small ornamental feet, giving the piece a pleasant classical character.
Inside there are two removable transparent glass inserts, each with patterned decoration on the bottom.
The lot also includes a silver 800 spoon, also decorated and bearing a hallmark.
There are marks and hallmarks on the silver parts, documented in detail in the photographs. On the spoon the title “800” is clearly legible, accompanied by an additional maker’s or silversmith’s mark. Additional markings are present on the bottom of the salt cellars.
Era: first half of the 20th century, approximately 1930–1950. The dating is proposed based on the object type, style and marks present; a precise year is not provided in the absence of original documentation.
Provenance: Italy.
Material: 800 silver and glass.
Lot composition: 2 salt cellars in 800 silver, 2 removable inner glass inserts and 1 800 silver spoon.
Approximate measurements: each salt cellar about 6 × 3 cm; spoon about 6 cm long.
Total silver weight: about 96.20 g. The stated weight refers to the metal parts only, excluding the two glass inserts, which were not weighed.
The items are presented in vintage condition, with evident natural patina, tarnish, small stains and normal signs of use and time. They have not been subjected to aggressive polishing in order to preserve their state and patina.
Please carefully review all photographs, including close-ups of the marks, which are an integral part of the description and faithfully show the conservation status.
ADDITIONAL DATA
Item: salt cellars / table set
Material: silver
Silver grade: 800
Country: Italy
Period: first half of the 20th century
Approximate year: around 1940
Number of objects: 5 (including 2 salt cellars + 2 glass inserts + spoon)
Silver weight: 96.20 g – excluding glass
Conditions: good vintage condition with signs of time and patina.
TITLE
Pair of 800 silver salt cellars with glass inserts and a coordinating spoon – Italy – first half of the 20th century
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION
Refined pair of table salt cellars in 800 silver, accompanied by their removable transparent glass inner trays worked with decorative patterns and a small coordinating spoon.
The two salt cellars feature a circular shape with a edges decorated in a twisted motif and rest on three small ornamental feet, giving the piece a pleasant classical character.
Inside there are two removable transparent glass inserts, each with patterned decoration on the bottom.
The lot also includes a silver 800 spoon, also decorated and bearing a hallmark.
There are marks and hallmarks on the silver parts, documented in detail in the photographs. On the spoon the title “800” is clearly legible, accompanied by an additional maker’s or silversmith’s mark. Additional markings are present on the bottom of the salt cellars.
Era: first half of the 20th century, approximately 1930–1950. The dating is proposed based on the object type, style and marks present; a precise year is not provided in the absence of original documentation.
Provenance: Italy.
Material: 800 silver and glass.
Lot composition: 2 salt cellars in 800 silver, 2 removable inner glass inserts and 1 800 silver spoon.
Approximate measurements: each salt cellar about 6 × 3 cm; spoon about 6 cm long.
Total silver weight: about 96.20 g. The stated weight refers to the metal parts only, excluding the two glass inserts, which were not weighed.
The items are presented in vintage condition, with evident natural patina, tarnish, small stains and normal signs of use and time. They have not been subjected to aggressive polishing in order to preserve their state and patina.
Please carefully review all photographs, including close-ups of the marks, which are an integral part of the description and faithfully show the conservation status.
ADDITIONAL DATA
Item: salt cellars / table set
Material: silver
Silver grade: 800
Country: Italy
Period: first half of the 20th century
Approximate year: around 1940
Number of objects: 5 (including 2 salt cellars + 2 glass inserts + spoon)
Silver weight: 96.20 g – excluding glass
Conditions: good vintage condition with signs of time and patina.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
96.2 g
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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