1780-1820 Gustavian Swedish Pedestal Salt with Snake Handles Sterling Silver (64 g)

$175.00
A classic pedestal salt likely made 1780-1820. Marked on the foot but not identified. Reminiscent of the Scandinavian salts of the era, this style with its distinctive snake form handles is uncommon. Hand hammered marks on the bottom from the original construction. Condition is good with a slight loss at the end of one snake's tail (see photo). Dimensions: 1.75" x 2.5" x 4.5" Weight: 64 grams Check out some other silver holloware from around the world: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A classic pedestal salt likely made 1780-1820. Marked on the foot but not identified. Reminiscent of the Scandinavian salts of the era, this style with its distinctive snake form handles is uncommon. Hand hammered marks on the bottom from the original construction. Condition is good with a slight loss at the end of one snake's tail (see photo). Dimensions: 1.75" x 2.5" x 4.5" Weight: 64 grams Check out some other silver holloware from around the world: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=6783258 Or just browse the whole shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP