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89 - Double silver salt cellar; the rectangular base features two supports held up by facing dolphins; the central shaft is decorated with a female mask, facing dolphins, and water leaves; the whole is topped by a handle in the shape of a cascade of pearls. Ball feet. One salt celler features cut crystal (possibly added later?), the other is missing.

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€400 - 500

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28%

Double silver salt cellar; the rectangular base features two supports held up by facing dolphins; the central shaft is decorated with a female mask, facing dolphins, and water leaves; the whole is topped by a handle in the shape of a cascade of pearls. Ball feet. One salt celler features cut crystal (possibly added later?), the other is missing. Restoration period. Vieillard Paris hallmark, 1st title (1819–1838). Parisian master silversmith Etienne-Auguste COURTOIS, active between 1834 and 1847. Height: 19.5 cm, width: 18 cm. Gross weight: 339 gr.

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Classique & Moderne
Saturday, November 21
02:00 PM
33, rue Demées
61000 Alençon, France

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Orne Enchères +33 2 33 32 00 02 contact@orne-encheres.fr
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