Pair of silver salt shakers, Milan 1800

Set of silver salt shakers, Milan 1800, in a round shape with a tripod base formed from two strips of foil that create a lily, supporting the edge of the salt shaker and ending in a bracket resembling a heart with a ball.

The salt shaker 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 and fits the salt shaker.

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

Good condition, consistent with dating and usage.

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