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Antique Silver Salt Cellar with Cobalt Blue Glass - Ornate Tripod
€135,00
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Add a touch of Victorian elegance to your dining table with this exquisite antique silver salt cellar. This collectible features detailed repoussé silverwork and stands on elegant tripod legs, shaped like lion's paws. The original, deep cobalt blue glass liner offers a stunning contrast and protects the silver from the corrosive effects of salt.
Product Details
- Object Type: Salt Cellar (or "Open Salt Cellar")
- Material: Silver (with hallmarks, such as "Sterling" or "first grade", if known)
- Liner: Cobalt blue glass (possibly Bohemian glass)
- Style: Victorian / Neoclassical
- Dating: Presumed late 19th or early 20th century
- Decoration: Detailed repoussé with scenes and floral motifs, tripod base
- Condition: Excellent antique, complete with all parts.
- Silversmith: Hooykaas, J.A. Schoonhoven 1917–1957
This salt cellar is a perfect example of the craftsmanship of that period. It is a lovely item for collectors of antique silverware or as a unique and functional decorative piece for a stylish dinner table.