TWO OCTAGONAL SILVER SALT CELLARS Paris and Orleans, 18th century Model with gadroons, inside in vermeil For one, Master goldsmith Remy Chatria, received in 1724, Paris, 1735-1736, engraved on the base C.B.B. and letters crossed out. For the second, Master silversmith Antoine VI Hanappier, received 1698, Orléans, 1736-1737 Dimensions (Paris salt cellar) : H. 3.5 cm (1 ¼ in.) L.: 8.2 cm (3 ¼ in.) l. 7 cm (2 ¾ in.) Dimensions (Orleans salt shaker): H. 3.2 cm (1 ¼ in.) L.: 8 cm (3 ¼ in.) l. 6.5 cm (2 ½ in.) Weight : 150 gr. Two octonogal silver salt cellars, one by Remy Chatria, Paris, 1735-1736, the other by Antoine VI Hanappier, Orléans, 1736-1737

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