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Vintage Birks Silver Open Salt Cellars, Set of Six

$450per set
£344.06per set
€393.84per set
CA$634.55per set
A$690.78per set
CHF 368.76per set
MX$8,339.34per set
NOK 4,636.67per set
SEK 4,309.48per set
DKK 2,941.40per set

About the Item

Vintage Set of Six Early 20th Century Canada Birks Silver Open Salt Cellars or salt cups. The brand 'Birks" signifies item was made by the famous Canadian silversmith Henry Birks Sons. Each cup is hand-chased with intricate Rococo style floral and foliate motifs in repousse relief. The bowls feature scalloped rims and rest on four small feet, giving them a sense of balance and elegance. Once an essential feature of the formal dining table, and long before salt shakers became common, these small bowls were traditionally used to hold salt for individual diners at a table. Each also has a maker's mark on the underside. Wonderful aged patina.
  • Attributed to:
    Henry Birks Son (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: X1stDibs: LU6067246531372

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