Set of 4 Classical sterling silver open salts. Each: A barrel with staves and hoops is supported by cast figure of Bacchus. A fetching youth with wide crouching stance and grapevine-encircled pelvis thrust against barrel. Stylish and provocative from the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. Hallmarked English Sterling, which was a phrase used on the wares of New York retailer Ball, Black & Co. Who was active ca 1851-76. Dimensions: H 4 7/8 x W 4 1/4 x D 2 1/2 in. Total weight: 38.3 troy ounces. The item “Ball, Black Open Salts Set of 4 Antique Cherubs American Sterling Silver” is in sale since Friday, April 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt Cellars”. The seller is “nelson-and-nelson-antiques” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Age: 1850-1899
- Brand: Ball, Black & Co.
- Style: Classical
- Type: Open Salts