Pair of silver salt shakers, Milan 1800

Pair of silver salt cellars, Milan 1800, in a round shape with a tripod base formed from two bands of foil that create a lily, supporting the edge of the salt cellar and ending on a bracket with a heart-shaped element topped with a ball.

The salt cellar consists of a crystal cup engraved with a star at the bottom and is held on the edge by a ring that locks the crystal in place and fits the salt cellar.

On the edge of these ancient Milanese salt cellars, we find traces of plows associated with the second silver hallmark (800/000), relating to the world of seven trions referencing the Milan Guarantee Office between 1812-1872, and finally with a punch mark concerning a goldsmith in a circular field with the initials GS.

Good condition, consistent with dating and usage.

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