Condiment Service In Silver And Crystal, France Circa 1830

Circular tripod condiment service in openworked, embossed, chiseled silver. It is made up of a pair of salt cellars and a mustard pot. The mount rests on three pilasters embellished with flowers, acanthus leaves and palmettes. They are joined by a crotch. The upper part is decorated with a frieze of water leaves. The handle of the mustard pot is made in the shape of an elephant's head. The lid, mounted on a hinge, is in the shape of a chimney, the button grip. The interior is in fluted cut transparent crystal. it is original and undamaged. Empire style.
Hallmarks: Old man's head, guarantee hallmarks Paris
Master Goldsmith: SJ Dupezard, hallmark stamped in 1809
Mustard maker: Height: 11.5 cm Diameter: 6.8 cm
Saleron: Height: 6.3 cm Diameter: 7.2 cm
Joints: a silver mustard spoon (1819-1838), two salt spoons Minerva hallmarks Total net weight: 252 gr
Perfect condition / without restorations or damage / probably unused