Lot 46
  • 46

Twelve Russian silver salts

Estimate
1,400 - 1,800 USD
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Description

  • silver, enamel
  • diameter of largest salt cellar 2 1/4 in.
  • 5.7 cm
comprising a set of six parcel-gilt salt cellars initialed M with six spoons, the salts by Alexander Fuld, Moscow, 1895, 84 standard, the spoons by unidentified master AT, St. Petersburg, 1899-1904, 84 standard, in a fitted case of St. Petersburg retailer Vladimirov, purveyor to a Grand Ducal court; a silver basket-form master salt and two individual salt cellars, St. Petersburg, 1899-1904; a pair of silver monogrammed salt cellars by FabergĂ©, Moscow, 1899-1908 and pair of spoons, unmarked; and a silver basket-form master salt with swing handle, Moscow, 1813.

Condition

all in good condition
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