Set of 4 turn-of-the-century French Belle Epoque Rococo 950 silver open salts and spoons. Each salt: Open oval with scrolled and leafing rim and four reeded and scrolled supports. Asymmetrical scrolled cartouches engraved with interlaced script monogram. Cobalt glass liner with scalloped rim. Each spoon: Double-sided gilt-washed shell bowl and tapering stem with raised scrollwork. ..
The cellars have silver bottoms which is unusual as most cellars have openings in the bottom. The handles and the cellars are not monogrammed. The cellars are approximately 2 1/4″ long and 1 1/2″ tall. The spoons are approximately 2 7/8 long. The spoons and cellars have the Victor Boivin mark. The pieces are marked ..
Gorgeous antique late 19th century French Belle Epoque era sterling silver & cobalt glass salt cellar set with opulent Rococo styling, crafted by Parisian silversmith Victor Boivin, active from 1897. The set is complete, comprising of four open salt cellars with original cobalt glass inserts and matching salt spoons, housed within the original cream silk ..