a small collection of antique silver and objects of vertu
salt cellar
Germany
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this silver salt cellar has anthemion and acanthus decorated top rim. The cup is raised on a dolphin, with scrolling leaf-detailed tail resting on a circular base. The hallmarks belongs to Nuremberg, circa 1769/1773.
The salt cellar is 2 3/4 in. high (cm. 7) and was bought from an US dealer through internet.