Sterling Holloware: Open Salts

Pair of German 800 silver figural open salts, ca 1920. Each: A swan with hinged wings and erect tail. Nice plumage and scrolled neck terminating in triangular bill. With detachable clear glass liner. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 2 1/4 x D 4 5/8 in. Wingspan: H 6 in. Weight (silver only): 6.8 troy ounces. #BR660

Four pairs of sterling silver open salts and pepper shakers. Made by Tuttle in Boston, 1929-30. Each salt: Bellied bowl with gadrooned rim and 3 dolphin supports. Each pepper: Baluster with pierced domed cover, gadrooning, and 3 dolphin supports and finial. Hallmarks include no. 55. Three have partial date codes for the first and second years of Herbert Hoover’s presidency. Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: Salt: H 1 3/4 x W 3 3/8 x D 3 in. Pepper: 5 3/8 x W 2 3/8 x D 2 1/4 in.... Click for details