Salts & Spoons

By DEBAIN, Paris — Blue Baccarat Crystal Interiors — Fully Hallmarked

Exceptional 19th Century set of 2 heavy and beautifully decorated French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Hand crafted by DEBAIN, Paris. Not easy to find one of these let alone 2. The Interiors are heavy Blue Baccarat Crystal in excellent condition, again nearly impossible to find today. I recently had to replace one for a Salt and had it blown in Paris for a cost of nearly $190. Each Salt Cellar is well hallmarked and numbered. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional.

.950 French Sterling Silver + Baccarat Cobalt Blue Crystal Liners — 4 Hoof Feet — 138 grams

This double SALERON was hand crafted by a XIXth Century Master Silversmith, Pierre Queille, 1834-1844. When he retired in 1844, his Successor was the famous Parisian Silversmith 'Lapparra'. Note the elegant covered Vase the Silversmith chose for the Handle with its 2 Lion's Heads, making it so very unique. It is overall covered with garlands and beaded friezes. Each Salt is supported by 4 highly detailed Feet in the form of Hoofs. Included are 2 original Baccarat Blue Crystal Interiors. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP, DETAIL & QUALITY are exceptional.

Baccarat Blue Crystal Interiors — Christofle Silver Hallmarks — Numbered

This double SALERON was made in the 1st half of the XIXth Century by Charles Christofle, Founder of the world's leading Silversmiths, CHRISTOFLE and made in Paris when Quality, Workmanship and Detail were Important. Included are 2 original Baccarat Blue Crystal Interiors. Heavy piece weighing about 470 grams. The Silver is clearly Hallmarked by Charles Christofle with Christofle Silver Hallmarks and Numbered. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY overall are exceptional.

ODIOT, founded 1690 — French Royal Family Emblem — Blue Baccarat Crystal — 160 grams

RARE French finest Silver Salt Cellar, created by the unsurpassed Silversmith founded 1690, ODIOT. Handmade Blue Baccarat Crystal Interior & Hallmarked with the Minerve N°1 (1838) indicating the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling. The Silversmith, Maître Orfèvre Charles Nicolas ODIOT, was Insculpé in 1838 in Paris (1838-1868). RARE to find Royal Family Examples. Heavy, weighing 160 grams. Condition is near Pristine, Quality & Workmanship, outstanding. See French Royal Family Emblem of a Crown.

Complete Boxed Set — .950 French Silver — 22k Gold Vermeil Interiors — 215 grams

Magnificent, Rare & complete Boxed Set of finest quality, heavy Salt Cellars with their Original Spoons and Liners in massive .950 quality SILVER with the French Minerve N°1 Hallmark. Interiors of salt cellars are 22k gold or Vermeil. Comes in its original hand made Box. CONDITION & QUALITY are pristine. Dimensions: Height: 1.5" (4cm) Length: 2.36" (6cm) Weight: 215 grams, or 7 ounces.

2 Salts + 2 Original Spoons + Crystal Interiors — Comes apart in 9 pieces

Antique French CHRISTOFLE-GALLIA uniquely designed, 2 Salts + 2 Hallmarked Original Spoons + Crystal Interiors, set into the Deck of a Sailing Boat which was quite creative on the part of Christofle. Comes apart in 9 pieces. Clearly Hallmarked by Christofle & Gallia, Paris + Silver Hallmarks. Dimensions: 12.2cm Long x 10.6cm High. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional for its age & use. From my Personal Collection.

Circa 1854 — Blue Baccarat Crystal Liners — 360 grams Silver — Minerve Head N°1

This Handmade double SALERON was created, Circa 1854 by COSSON, one of the finest Silversmiths in Paris. Heavy weighing about 360g without the liners, beautifully sculpted in French Silver, finer than Sterling. Each has its original Blue Baccarat Crystal Liner to protect the Silver. The Silver is clearly Hallmarked both with several Minerve Head #1 and with the Silversmith, Cosson. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY of the Silver and the Crystal, overall are exceptional.

French .950 Silver — Vermeil Gold Gilt Bowls — Lenain Hallmark — 3" Long

4 beautiful Salt Spoons in French Silver with Vermeil (gold gilt bowls) with the French Minerve N°1 Hallmark indicating its the finest French Silver, finer than Sterling. Hallmarked as well by the Silversmith, the Letters du Maître Orfèvre are 'L F' with 2 interlaced 'L's' for Lenain P. et Cie 16, rue Dupetit-Thouars, Paris. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Dimensions: Length: 3" (8 cm).

Art Deco Christofle 'Gallia' Silver — Christofle & Gallia Hallmarks

Art Deco Christofle, 'Gallia' Silver 4 piece SALT Service. Hallmarks include Christofle & Gallia Hallmarks. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY excellent considering Age & Use. From my Personal Collection.