Salt and pepper shakers (2) - .925 silver
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Pair of vintage fish-shaped salt and pepper shakers in solid 925 sterling silver, made in Spain, dating from the 1920s–1940s, about 7 cm long each (4 cm high, 3 cm deep), total weight around 100 g, with red and green glass cabochon eyes and a screw-on bottom mechanism, in good used condition with natural patina.
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Vintage Silver 925 Salt and Pepper Pair Fish Shape 1920s/40s – Two-Tone Glass Eyes
Description:
Splendid and rare vintage salt and pepper shaker pair in the shape of a fish, entirely crafted in solid silver with a 925 hallmark clearly stamped and legible on both pieces.
This pair dates from the period between the 1920s and 1940s (Art Deco era). They are high-quality dining objects, highly sought after by collectors for the wealth of engraved and relief details that faithfully reproduce the scales, mouth, and fins.
The pair stands out for the evocative and vivid colored glass cabochon eyes: one fish has red eyes and the other green. This fascinating period touch historically helped diners distinguish the contents at a glance (traditionally the green eye indicated salt and the red eye pepper).
Technical Specifications:
• Material: Solid Silver 925 / Sterling Silver (guaranteed by the hallmark on both pieces)
• Era: 1920s – 1940s
• Length: about 7 cm for each piece
• Total weight: about 100 grams for the pair
• Details: Two-tone glass eyes (Red and Green)
• Mechanism: Original screw-on bottom, intact and fully functional, with excellent seal for spices.
Condition of the item:
The pieces are in excellent overall condition, solid and structurally perfect, with no dents or deformations. They show the classic charming signs of age and a beautiful natural silver patina that enhances their authenticity and historical value (intentionally not polished to a mirror finish to preserve the vintage character).
A touch of great class for formal tables, vintage silver collections, or elegant residences and maritime-inspired settings.
Vintage Silver 925 Salt and Pepper Pair Fish Shape 1920s/40s – Two-Tone Glass Eyes
Description:
Splendid and rare vintage salt and pepper shaker pair in the shape of a fish, entirely crafted in solid silver with a 925 hallmark clearly stamped and legible on both pieces.
This pair dates from the period between the 1920s and 1940s (Art Deco era). They are high-quality dining objects, highly sought after by collectors for the wealth of engraved and relief details that faithfully reproduce the scales, mouth, and fins.
The pair stands out for the evocative and vivid colored glass cabochon eyes: one fish has red eyes and the other green. This fascinating period touch historically helped diners distinguish the contents at a glance (traditionally the green eye indicated salt and the red eye pepper).
Technical Specifications:
• Material: Solid Silver 925 / Sterling Silver (guaranteed by the hallmark on both pieces)
• Era: 1920s – 1940s
• Length: about 7 cm for each piece
• Total weight: about 100 grams for the pair
• Details: Two-tone glass eyes (Red and Green)
• Mechanism: Original screw-on bottom, intact and fully functional, with excellent seal for spices.
Condition of the item:
The pieces are in excellent overall condition, solid and structurally perfect, with no dents or deformations. They show the classic charming signs of age and a beautiful natural silver patina that enhances their authenticity and historical value (intentionally not polished to a mirror finish to preserve the vintage character).
A touch of great class for formal tables, vintage silver collections, or elegant residences and maritime-inspired settings.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
100 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Spain
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
4 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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