Fabulous antique Belle Epoque era French sterling silver salt cellars set. Comprising of four salt cellars and four salt spoons housed in the original fitted presentation box. Each salt cellar is ornately decorated in Empire / Neoclassical styling with laurel wreaths, shells and gorgeous handles in the form of elegant swans. Each with stunning gold vermeil finished interiors, the quality of the gold layer on French silver was a minimum of 18K. Each retains the original clear glass liner with serpentine rims and wheel cut starbursts to the bases. The set includes the four matching salt spoons, beautifully styled with neoclassical ornamentation and scalloped shells to the backs of the bowls. The bowls are enhanced in gold vermeil finish as well. The salt spoons and salt cellars are hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark. In use from 1838, the mark depicts the goddess Minerva with a number 1 beside her to denote a silver content of. 950/1000 silver 95% silver and a higher grade of finesse than the standard. Each piece bears a makers mark for silversmith Emile Bergeron, active circa 1902 at 15 passage du Buisson-Saint-Louis, Paris. The set is in very good condition with general wear commensurate with age and use. The salt cellars measure 3 1/8 length x 1 ½ width. The spoons are 2 ¾ length. Total silver weight is 74.7 grams. The box measures 8 ½ square x 3 1/8 height. Welcome to the Antique Boutique. Our aim is to provide you with a wide selection of quality antiques and collectibles. We describe everything to the best of our ability and the pictures form part of the description. We try to gather as much information about the item before listing, in an effort to offer you with an accurate and honest description. Large, clear and detailed pictures of the item help in this endeavor. Opinion on the condition of an item can vary, depending on the person viewing it. Wear is to be expected due to age and use. Note that the item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality, the pictures do not represent size. Please check the description for dimensions. The item “Antique French Sterling Silver SWAN Empire Open Salt Cellars, Spoons, Boxed Set” is in sale since Friday, November 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt Cellars”. The seller is “micflsun” and is located in Canutillo, Texas. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: NeoClassical, Empire
- Pattern: Swan
- Type: Salt Cellars
- Composition: Sterling Silver
