Lot 333
A late nineteenth century French silver set of four open salts, each of circular form with...
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Lot 333
A late 19th century set of four French silver open salts.
Lot 333
Lot Description
A late nineteenth century French silver set of four open salts, each of circular form with shaped rim and standing on four foliate scroll feet, engraved monogram to one side. Each struck with Minerva head and maker's mark for Fray Fils (1875-1891), Paris. Maximum rim diameter measures 2 3/8 inches (6 cm), combined weight 6 ozt (189 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
All four salts display general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Some deeper scratches, nicks and contact marks are visible. The interiors of each are quite dirty. Some minor dints and bumps, also some spots of tarnishing. There are some knocks to the feet so they all wobble slightly when standing. There is a small piece broken off the tip of one of the feet on one of the salts. There is some rubbing and partial distortion to the struck marks.
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