Pair Of Double Salt Shakers In Silver And Crystal France 1850

Pair of double molten silver salt shakers resting on a boat-shaped tray with four feet with applied fasteners. The mount, screwed on the tray, is openwork decorated with shells and edged movement. The socket is in the middle decorated with the asymmetric curve ring surmounted by stylized five-pointed shell. The upright containers are cut crystal, engraved with sun on the belly, with a gold border on the top and on the base. Work in the style of Louis XV France, mid-nineteenth century. Silver 950/1000 punches Minerva. Master Goldsmith: Pierre-Francois Augustin Turquet (1844-1855) Net weight: 772 gr Length: 22.8 cm Width: 11.3 cm Height: 9 cm Bucket: 4.5 X 5 cm Seal: four silver salt shovels and vermeil / Minerve Set in good condition / original crystal Note: traces of use, traces of oxidation on the trays, and some small shots on the base of one of the supports (not very visible). Without repairs or repolishing.