Antique French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Salt Cellar, Daisies, Eugène Castel

Description

Antique French Period
Art Nouveau
Sterling Silver & Vermeil Salt Cellar, “Daisies” Pattern
T
his exquisite salt cellar, a authentic
Art Nouveau
period piece in the Daisies pattern, bears the French
“Minerve* Premier Titre
” hallmark, indicating the highest quality of French sterling silver (950/1000), used in Paris since 1838. The
Minerve Premier Titre
is the guarantee that the sterling is at least 95% silver. The interior is lightly gold washed (
vermeil
). This salt cellar is stamped with the hallmark of
Eugène Castel
, master silversmith in Paris, between 1903 and 1910. The liner, which by its weight would appear to be crystal, has a star design crafted on the bottom and the upper edge is shaped to harmoniously follow the undulant
Art Nouveau
shape of the cellar. This piece is in very good condition with the exception of a slight crack on the side as well as a small dent and some corrosion from salt due to normal use and age. Please refer to the detailed photos on this page.
Maker’s mark
The maker’s mark consists of the letters “E” and “C” surrounding the image of a daisy.
Eugène Castel,
master silversmith in Paris, rue Saint-Martin, between 1903 and 1910.
Origin
France, 1903-1910
Dimensions
Length : 2 inches (5 cm)
Width : 1 3/16 (3 cm)
Height : 1 1/4 inches (3.20 cm)
Weight (total) : 1 3/4 ounces (30 gr.)
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