Description
Circa 1930 French hallmarked Art Deco period solid silver .950 fine first standard and cut glass set of 4 salt and pepper shakers in the original fitted case. This is a higher silver standard than English sterling silver, which is .925 fine.
They bear the silver makers marks of Lagriffoul and Laval, of Paris, as well as the Minerva head and the number 1. The retailers label is in the case lid. They are F. Lepauvres Cie, jewellers and goldsmiths, of Rouen.
The glass bodies are beautifully cut in square patterns and the solid silver tops are tapered and stepped, and screw fit to the bodies. They are presented in the original fitted gilt embellished case, with silver plate iconic Art Deco clasp.
Size-1.25 inches square by 2.25 inches high. Case-10 inches by 4 inches by 1.75 inches high.
Weight-180 grams alone or 385 grams including case.
A very nice set in very good condition, allowing use as 4 pepperettes or 2 pairs of salts and peppers.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 6013
Circa 1930 set of 4 first standard solid silver and cut glass salts and peppers in the original fitted case.
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
6013
Description
Circa 1930 French hallmarked Art Deco period solid silver .950 fine first standard and cut glass set of 4 salt and pepper shakers in the original fitted case. This is a higher silver standard than English sterling silver, which is .925 fine.
They bear the silver makers marks of Lagriffoul and Laval, of Paris, as well as the Minerva head and the number 1. The retailers label is in the case lid. They are F. Lepauvres Cie, jewellers and goldsmiths, of Rouen.
The glass bodies are beautifully cut in square patterns and the solid silver tops are tapered and stepped, and screw fit to the bodies. They are presented in the original fitted gilt embellished case, with silver plate iconic Art Deco clasp.
Size-1.25 inches square by 2.25 inches high. Case-10 inches by 4 inches by 1.75 inches high.
Weight-180 grams alone or 385 grams including case.
A very nice set in very good condition, allowing use as 4 pepperettes or 2 pairs of salts and peppers.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 6013
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.