GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY

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GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY

GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY
Two 800 Silver Salt Cellars – 19th century Germany – Beautifully ornate – Each has a cherub riding a dolphin. On one, the cherub is blowing into a conch shell and the other has the cherub holding a trident. Amazing to see that both have the chain rein running from the dolpin’s mouth to the cherub’s arms (these are often lost or broken). A gold wash covers the inside of both bowls. There are glass inserts that can be placed inside the bowl. The hallmarks on the base show a “B”, a walking lion, the number “800” and “Germany”. There is another symbol that I cannot quite make out (see below photos). PLEASE ALLOW A MOMENT FOR ALL 26 OVERSIZED PHOTOS TO LOAD BELOW. In excellent vintage condition. They appear to have seen very little use, most likely used as display pieces. The gold wash is still bright, showing little sign of wear. The curl at the top of one of the salt cellars has a couple of very faint creases, indicating that it may have been slightly bent at one time. Because of the highly reflective nature of the silver, this cannot be seen in the below photos and is mentioned solely for full disclosure purposes. I would consider this to be inconsequential, but if you were inclined, a skilled silversmith should easily be able to address this slight imperfection. The glass inserts each have a very small fleabite along the top rim of the glass, that can be felt when you lightly run your finger along the edge of the glass. Please look at the oversized photos shown below to best view detail and condition. I have not cleaned these and will leave that decision up to the new owner. Each piece stands approximately 6 1/2 inches high, with the base measuring 3 1/4 inch by 2 1/2 inches. The bowl of each cellar measues approximately 3 x 4 inches. The two cellars (not including the glass inserts) combined weigh 400 grams 14.1 oz. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS FOR OTHER GREAT ITEMS. The item “GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY” is in sale since Wednesday, February 28, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Germany”. The seller is “collectors_shelf” and is located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Composition: 800 Silver
  • Type: Salt Cellars
  • Age: 1850-1899

GERMAN HANAU TWO 800 SILVER SALT CELLARS CHERUB w DOLPHIN 19th CENTURY GERMANY