turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon

turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon

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  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
  • turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon
turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon

turn of the century Christofle silverplate double salt cellar with cut-glass inserts and bone salt spoon

$195.00
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Description

A beautifully preserved example of late–19th-century French tableware, this double salt cellar by Christofle captures the restrained elegance of the Belle Époque dining table. Crafted in silverplate with Christofle’s distinctive lozenge maker’s mark and six-digit production stamp, the piece features a graceful central handle, a weighted baluster stem, and two original hand-cut glass liners that rest securely within the silvered rings.

These refined double cellars—known in France as salières doubles—were hallmarks of formal service, used for salt, fine condiments, or caviar. This particular piece dates to c. 1890–1910, the period when Christofle was at the height of its influence in European silverwork, supplying aristocratic households, luxury hotels, and grand ocean liners.

The silverplate has developed the soft, understated patina collectors love, and both glass inserts remain intact with their delicate faceted undersides. Elegant, functional, and wonderfully collectible, it serves beautifully today as a salt-and-pepper presentation, a caviar server, or a small tabletop objet that elevates any setting with quiet French refinement.

Details

  • maker: Christofle, France
  • period: c. 1890–1910
  • materials: silverplate with original cut-glass liners
  • marks: stamped CHRISTOFLE and struck with the lozenge-shaped maker’s hallmark, plus serial production number
  • style: Belle Époque · Classic French
  • form: double salt cellar / condiment or caviar server
  • dimensions: approx 6.25” high, 5” wide, glass cups 1.75” diameter opening  

Condition

Excellent antique condition with gentle, even patina to the silverplate. Light age-related wear consistent with use and a few slight marks ans pictured. Original glass inserts are intact and beautifully clear. No cracks or structural issues. Fully authentic and stamped.

 

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