A GERMAN SILVER-GILT AND ROCK CRYSTAL SALT CELLAR
A GERMAN SILVER-GILT AND ROCK CRYSTAL SALT CELLAR

CIRCA 1600

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A GERMAN SILVER-GILT AND ROCK CRYSTAL SALT CELLAR
CIRCA 1600
On three ball feet with flat-chased stylized arrows, supporting a cicular domed base with chased acanthus on a matte ground, supporting a square rock crystal stem with incurved corners, enclosing a silver-gilt figure of a soldier holding a shield and lance, the top with circular bowl with chased acanthus and matting below, and detachable domed and later cover with chased foliage, the finial formed as a soldier holding a shield, apparently unmarked
7 in. (17.8 cm.) high; (4)

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