A Set of Four German .800 Silver Salt Cellars
A Set of Four German .800 Silver Salt Cellars
A fine set of four antique German silver salt cellars featuring cobalt blue glass bowls, mounted on ornate .800 silver bases with swan-form supports. Fully hallmarked with the German crescent and crown, each marked “800.”
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This elegant set of four salt cellars reflects fine German craftsmanship of the late 19th to early 20th century. Each piece is composed of a detachable cobalt blue glass liner, seated within a highly decorative .800 silver mount. The mounts feature beautifully modeled swan figures forming the supports, connected to circular bases adorned with intricate chased patterns. The vivid cobalt bowls provide a striking contrast against the aged patina of the silver, enhancing the set’s visual appeal.
Each cellar bears the German crescent moon and crown hallmark alongside the “800” fineness mark, indicating continental silver of high quality. Together, they weigh approximately 435 grams (excluding glass bowls), making them both decorative and substantial.
Perfect for collectors of fine European silver, these salt cellars can serve as functional table accessories or as decorative art objects within a curated display.
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This elegant set of four salt cellars reflects fine German craftsmanship of the late 19th to early 20th century. Each piece is composed of a detachable cobalt blue glass liner, seated within a highly decorative .800 silver mount. The mounts feature beautifully modeled swan figures forming the supports, connected to circular bases adorned with intricate chased patterns. The vivid cobalt bowls provide a striking contrast against the aged patina of the silver, enhancing the set’s visual appeal.
Each cellar bears the German crescent moon and crown hallmark alongside the “800” fineness mark, indicating continental silver of high quality. Together, they weigh approximately 435 grams (excluding glass bowls), making them both decorative and substantial.
Perfect for collectors of fine European silver, these salt cellars can serve as functional table accessories or as decorative art objects within a curated display.
