A set of four French silver double salt-cellars

MAKER'S MARK OF JEAN-BAPTISTE-CLAUDE ODIOT, PARIS, 1819-1825

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A set of four French silver double salt-cellars
Maker's mark of Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, Paris, 1819-1825
Each on rectangular base with gadrooned border resting on four ball feet, the stem formed as two entwined dolphins, the salt-cellars shaped as two shells, the base engraved with crest and coronet, marked under base and on shell, stamped Odiot
10 cm. (4 in.) high
1,778 gr. (57 oz.) (4)

Lot Essay

These fine salt-cellars were designed by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot. This design won him the title of 'Premier Orfèvre Industriel'. It was later used and adapted by his son Charles-Nicolas and was to become one of the most popular designs (e.g. Christie's London, 31 March, 1998, lot 19).

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