Salt cellar Condiment Service In Silver And Crystal, France Circa 1830
Circular tripod condiment service in openworked, embossed, chiseled silver. It is made up of a pair of salt cellars and a mustard pot. The mount rests on three pilasters embellished with flowers, acanthus leaves and palmettes. They are joined by a crotch. The upper part is decorated with a frieze of water leaves. The handle of the mustard pot is made in the shape of an elephant’s head. The lid, mounted on a hinge, is in the shape of a chimney, the button grip. The interior is in fluted cut transparent crystal. It is original and undamaged. Hallmarks: Old man’s head, guarantee hallmarks Paris. Master Goldsmith: SJ Dupezard, hallmark stamped in 1809. Mustard maker: Height: 11.5 cm Diameter: 6.8 cm. Saleron: Height: 6.3 cm Diameter: 7.2 cm. Perfect condition / without restorations or damage / probably unused.