A charming set of four Italian silver salt cellars, finely crafted in shell form with delicate partial gilding to the interior. Made of 800/1000 sterling silver, these salts combine elegant naturalistic design with the refined craftsmanship for which Italian silversmiths are renowned. The interiors retain traces of their original gilding, designed to protect the silver from salt corrosion and to enhance their beauty. Details: Origin: Italy, 20th century Material: Solid silver (800/1000) with partial gilding Dimensions (each): Height 3.5 cm, Width 6.5 × 6.5 cm Net silver weight (set): 95 g Hallmarks: Italian silver mark “800” (20th century) Condition: Very good. No dents or damage, light wear consistent with age and use. Any discoloration in the pictures is light reflection. These shell-shaped salts are both decorative and practical, perfect for elegant table settings, or as part of a collection of 20th-century European silver.