Louis Coignet: Sugar Shaker, Cinnamon, Etc. In Crystal And Solid Silver St. Louis XVI

Charming crystal and sterling silver sugar bowl or shaker.

The crystal body is pear-shaped with cut corners. It rests on a small foot formed by a silver band.

The neck and stopper are also silver.

The stopper is decorated with two tori of crossed ribbons, and the pierced section is engraved with foliage.

The silver parts are hallmarked:

Minerva 1st standard (pre-1973) for 950/1000 silver

Maker's mark: LC with a crossed cutlery for Louis Coignet, active from 1893 to 1928

Louis Coignet was a very skilled silversmith who masterfully adopted the codes of Art Nouveau and then those of Art Deco a few decades later. He also produced more classical pieces, such as this charming Louis XVI style sugar bowl.

A charming piece that will add understated elegance to your Christmas table, perfect for sugar, but also for chocolate powder, cinnamon, or other sprinkles.

13.5 cm high
6.2 cm maximum diameter

205 grams gross
24.1 grams net (lid only)

Very good condition. Minor scratches from use.

Collection in Paris or shipping via insured Colissimo.

France: €15
Europe: €20
Rest of France: €35