Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Gold Wash. Salt Cellars and Spoons. Hese exquisite sterling silver salt cellars and their matching spoons are beautifully designed in a pattern of undulating branches of Bleeding Heart and foliage typical of the. The Bleeding Heart, or. In French, also know as. Was one of the favorite flowers of the. The crystal liners have a star design cut into the bottom and the upper edge is shaped to harmoniously follow the undulant. Shape of the cellar. The upper parts of the spoons and the interiors of the cellars are. Or lightly gold washed. These salt cellars bear the French. Hallmark, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838. Is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. They also bear the makers mark consisting of the letters. Surrounding the image of a bee hive. These are the initials of. Master silversmith in Paris, located in the. Between 1909 and 1929. Offered in their original case, these salt cellars are in excellent condition with the exception of slight marks of corrosion from salt due to age and normal use and a chip on the side of one liner. The case shows a few signs of wear. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page. Salt cellars will be a prestigious addition to your table setting or your collection. Length of the spoons: 2 ¾ inches (7 cm). Weight of the cellars and spoons: 1.48 ounces 42 gr. Total weight with liners: 3.38 ounces 96 gr. Total weight with case: 11.57 ounces 328 gr. These charges are the buyers responsibility. We try to describe all items as fully as possible, but it is impossible to describe every aspect of an object. We give the history of an object to the best of our abilities, but we may make mistakes. Please look at our photos. And see more beautiful examples of French silver. The item “Antique French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Vermeil Gold Wash Salt Cellars Spoons” is in sale since Sunday, November 20, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt Cellars”. The seller is “jerrymartel” and is located in Paris. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Origin: France
- Age: 1909-1929
- Maker: Adolphe Roustang
- Dimensions of the cellars: 2 5/8 x 1 ½ x 1 3/8 inches (6.70 x 4 x 3.50 cm)
- Length of the spoons: 2 ¾ inches (7 cm)
- Weight of the cellars and spoons: 1.48 ounces (42 gr.)
- Total weight with liners: 3.38 ounces (96 gr.)
- Total weight with case: 11.57 ounces (328 gr.)
- Type: Salt Cellars