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 strips of foil that create a lily, supporting the edge of the salt cellar and ending in a bracket resembling a heart with a ball.

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

On the edge of these ancient Milanese salt cellars, we find traces of plows associated with the second title of silver (800/000), relating to the world with seven trions referring to the Guarantee 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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