SILVER AND CRYSTAL CONDIMENT SET - 950-thousandth silver tray, four compartments, resting on four feet, decorated with foliate scrolls. Marked: Minerve first title. Goldsmith: Ferry (FERRY with a star above) Weight : 310 gr. H. 18.5 x D. 17 cm. - Two crystal spouted flasks, 950 thousandths silver lids, leaf-shaped fretels; a crystal salt and pepper shaker, 950 thousandths silver mount and lid; a crystal mustard pot, 950 thousandths silver hinged lid, leaf-shaped fretel. Marked: Minerve first title. Goldsmith: Ferry (FERRY with a star above) Gross weight: 487 gr. A salt shovel in 950-thousandths silver. Marked: Minerve first title. Goldsmith: Jean Granvigne (Initial JG with a vine in the middle). Weight : 9 gr. (Traces of use)

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