"Covered Salt Cellar Louis XVI Saleron Silver Farmers General Paris XVIIIth"
Covered salt shaker in finely chiseled solid silver, decorated with garlands and knots joining a coat of arms medallion, resting on small claw feet, lid decorated with a pine cone, hallmarked with the Fermiers Généraux de Paris (1779) and hallmark of Recense, d Louis XVI 18th century period. This salt shaker is in good condition. Hallmarked see photos (worn hallmarks, illegible goldsmith's hallmark). Note: slight deformation of the silver (cover), some scratches and wear from time, see photos. Dimensions: 8.2 cm x 6 cm Height: 7.3 cm Weight: net 87 grams / gross 200 grams Reference: 600 689 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com