Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Form of Fish/dolphin

Name: Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Form of Fish/dolphin
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1202891
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by Artisan Antiques

Description

We are delighted to offer this exquisite pair of solid (925 sterling) silver-gilt salt and pepper shakers made early/mid 20th century, German origin.

The pair feature a most ornate and wonderful mythological form of fish/dolphins and is made from an excellent gauge of silver.

While challenging to convey through photos, the pair have a very impressive heft to them with a reassuring and quality feel in the hand.

The cast pair present a very detailed and intricate decoration throughout and is exemplary of fine silvermithing on what could otherwise be a utilitarian article.

Furthermore, the fact that the pair feature a different design is testament to its opulence, as further time, cost and labour could have had to be spent in order to create two separate designs.

The entirety is silver gilt (gold on top of solid silver) which not only offers further aesthetic splendour but prevents the silver from oxidising with the contents held within.

Overall, a marvellous and exquisite pair, ideal for display or to be used on a dining table in the most opulent manner. Bound to be a conversation starter and a fine way of sharing your passion for quality silverware with your guests.

The pair is marked with a maker's mark, German silver crescent and 925 on the base.

*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title item only.

Size

Size (cm) H:3.34cm W:1.57cm

Size (inches) H:3.54 W:1.37

Weight: 246.9 grams (7.94 Troy oz) total.

Condition

Excellent Condition - The pair is in excellent antique condition with no damage/issues. Some minor surface wear commensurate with age.

We aim to overemphasise and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

Free Shipping

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.

*All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques.

*Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

- Price negotiations may be possible under certain criteria, please contact us via telephone (07578761640) or email (info@artisanantiques.net) -

Declaration

Artisan Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1202891

Dealers Notes

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Description

We are delighted to offer this exquisite pair of solid (925 sterling) silver-gilt salt and pepper shakers made early/mid 20th century, German origin.

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The pair feature a most ornate and wonderful mythological form of fish/dolphins and is made from an excellent gauge of silver.

Artisan Antiques

fig 1. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the form of Fish/Dolphin — fig 1. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Form of Fish/dolphin

While challenging to convey through photos, the pair have a very impressive heft to them with a reassuring and quality feel in the hand.

The cast pair present a very detailed and intricate decoration throughout and is exemplary of fine silvermithing on what could otherwise be a utilitarian article.

fig 2. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the form of Fish/Dolphin — fig 2. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Form of Fish/dolphin

Furthermore, the fact that the pair feature a different design is testament to its opulence, as further time, cost and labour could have had to be spent in order to create two separate designs.

The entirety is silver gilt (gold on top of solid silver) which not only offers further aesthetic splendour but prevents the silver from oxidising with the contents held within.

fig 3. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the form of Fish/Dolphin — fig 3. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Form of Fish/dolphin

Overall, a marvellous and exquisite pair, ideal for display or to be used on a dining table in the most opulent manner. Bound to be a conversation starter and a fine way of sharing your passion for quality silverware with your guests.

fig 4. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the form of Fish/Dolphin — fig 4. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Form of Fish/dolphin

The pair is marked with a maker's mark, German silver crescent and 925 on the base.

Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the title item only.

Size

Size (cm) H:3.34cm W:1.57cm

fig 5. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the form of Fish/Dolphin — fig 5. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Form of Fish/dolphin

Size (inches) H:3.54 W:1.37

Weight: 246.9 grams (7.94 Troy oz) total.

Condition

Excellent Condition - The pair is in excellent antique condition with no damage/issues. Some minor surface wear commensurate with age.

fig 6. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the form of Fish/Dolphin — fig 6. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Form of Fish/dolphin

We aim to overemphasise and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

fig 7. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the form of Fish/Dolphin — fig 7. Sterling Silver Gilt Salt and Pepper Shakers in the Form of Fish/dolphin

Free Shipping

Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging.

We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you.