This Vintage 1960s Navajo-made sterling silver salt cellar and pepper shaker were nicely constructed. Each piece has a sterling silver overlay design with precise cut-outs. Twisted, flattened and curled silver repeats around the vessels. Both pieces measure approx. 2 inches in diameter with an approx. 1 1/8 inch height. The salt has a 7/8 inch opening meant for a tiny salt spoon to rest in. The pepper shaker has five holes in the center and a small 1/4 inch hole meant for a cork at the bottom. Both tested as sterling silver (no hallmarks). This pair is in good vintage condition with vintage patina and expected fine scratches and tiny dings to the silver. The salt cellar’s inside is spotted and dark discolored from the salt. Please see photos for condition. This pair has a timeless design and would be a unique addition to a dining setting. Total Wt: 72.9 grams. Salt opening: 7/8 inch diameter. Pepper opening for cork: approx. Condition: good vintage condition with vintage patina and expected fine scratches and tiny dings to the silver; The salt cellar’s inside is spotted and dark discolored from the salt. 100 % of the items I sell are pre-owned, vintage, or antique. Every item I sell will have some signs of wear. The combination of photos and descriptions are my best effort to communicate the beauty, condition, and any defects. Your personal expertise regarding an item may well be greater than mine so feel free to ask questions regarding elements not mentioned in my description. Sometimes issues come up and there are delays, which I understand. Just let me know. Check with me re larger items! Sometimes items going to apartment, forwarders, or third parties may also require a signature. Depending on the country, I may also send the package certified with a signature required upon receipt. Does your government charge duty? The item “Vintage Navajo Native American sterling silver salt cellar pepper shaker” is in sale since Wednesday, November 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt & Pepper Shakers”. The seller is “justifiable_expense” and is located in Eugene, Oregon. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Japan, Australia.
