Salt cellar - Silver

TITLE Pair of 800 silver salt cellars with glass inserts and a coordinating teaspoon – Italy – first half of the 20th century COMPLETE DESCRIPTION Refined pair of table salt cellars in 800 silver, accompanied by their respective removable inner transparent worked glass dishes and a small coordinating teaspoon. The two salt cellars feature a circular shape with a rim decorated with a twisted motif and rest on three small ornamental feet, giving the whole a pleasant classical character. Inside there are two transparent glass inserts, both removable, with decorative work on the bottom. The lot also includes a teaspoon in 800 silver, also decorated and bearing hallmarks. On the silver parts there are marks and stamps, documented in detail in the photographs. On the teaspoon the title “800” is clearly legible, accompanied by an additional maker or silversmith mark. Further marks are present on the bottom of the salt cellars. Period: first half of the 20th century, approximately 1930–1950. The dating is proposed based on the object’s type, style, and hallmarks; no precise year is indicated due to lack of original documentation. Provenance: Italy. Material: 800 silver and glass. Lot composition: 2 800 silver salt cellars, 2 removable inner glass dishes, and 1 800 silver teaspoon. Indicative dimensions: each salt cellar about 6 × 3 cm; teaspoon about 6 cm in length. Total silver weight: about 96.20 g. The stated weight refers to the metal parts, excluding the two glass dishes which were excluded from weighing. The objects present vintage condition, with evident natural patina, oxidation, small spots, 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 view all photographs, including close-ups of the marks, which are an integral part of the description and faithfully show the conservation status. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Object: salt cellars / table set Material: silver Silver title: 800 Country: Italy Period: first half of the 20th century Approximate year: about 1940 Number of objects: 5 (including 2 salt cellars + 2 glass inserts + teaspoon) Silver weight: 96.20 g – glasses excluded Conditions: good vintage condition with signs of time and patina.

Schätzpreis:€200

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