Lovely pair of white enamelled copper salt shakers with polychrome floral decoration, typical of 18th-century France. The decoration, both delicate and luminous, illustrates the craftsmanship of the artisans of the time in the art of painted enamel on copper. Condition: Two broken feet, one deformed foot, visible enamel jumps and hairlines. Despite these defects, the set remains stable and undeniably charming. These accidents testify to the age and use of these precious objects. Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm Diameter: 6.5 cm (≈ 1.38 in x 2.56 in) Materials: hand-painted enamelled copper Era: 18th century These salt shakers, stemming from a beautiful artisanal tradition, evoke the pieces preserved in the collections of the Louvre Museum, featuring similar floral decorations (inv. MR 4963). Origin: United Kingdom Country of manufacture: United Kingdom
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Lovely pair of white enamelled copper salt shakers with polychrome floral decoration, typical of 18th-century France. The decoration, both delicate and luminous, illustrates the craftsmanship of the artisans of the time in the art of painted enamel on copper. Condition: Two broken feet, one deformed foot, visible enamel jumps and hairlines. Despite these defects, the set remains stable and undeniably charming. These accidents testify to the age and use of these precious objects. Dimensions: Height: 3.5 cm Diameter: 6.5 cm (≈ 1.38 in x 2.56 in) Materials: hand-painted enamelled copper Era: 18th century These salt shakers, stemming from a beautiful artisanal tradition, evoke the pieces preserved in the collections of the Louvre Museum, featuring similar floral decorations (inv. MR 4963). Origin: United Kingdom Country of manufacture: United Kingdom