Sterling Holloware: Salt and Peppers

Pair of sterling silver figural animal salt and pepper shakers. Made by George Gebelein in Boston, ca 1920. Each: Bear squatting on hind paws with dangling forepaws. Detachable head with pierced top and vigilant expression. A detailed cast with striated fur and prominent claws. Marked “Gebelein / Sterling / Boston”. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 1 3/8 x D 1 3/8 in. Heavy total weight: 14.5 troy ounces. #BV873

Set of 8 Cactus sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Each: Ovoid body on raised round foot. Four shakers have pierced cover with bead finial. The other four have single central spout. The cactus motif is tucked away on the body underside. Functional form and discreet ornament. Fully marked including postwar maker’s stamp and Gundorph Albertus designer’s stamp. Four shakers have no. 629 and 4 have no. 629A. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 1... Click for details

Two pairs of American gilt sterling silver open salts and pepper shakers. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each salt: Hemispheric bowl with hoof supports. Each pepper: Baluster with 3 hoof supports; cover domed with ornamental piercing and ball finial. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and postwar pattern nos. 23246 (peppers) and 23247 (salts). Very good condition with nice toning. Dimensions: Salt: 1 1/8 x D 2 1/4 in. Pepper: H 4 3/4 x D 1 7/8 in.

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Pair of Art Nouveau sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen, ca 1915. Each: Tall body with curved bottom and round and stepped foot. Small leaf-capped scroll side handles. Top domed with stylized flower-head finial comprising bead on quatrefoil mount. Visible hand hammering. A beautiful design by Johan Rohde. Fully marked with early maker’s stamps and no. 363. One has designer’s stamp and “Denmark”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 3/4 x W 3 x D... Click for details

Pair of gilt sterling silver and enamel salt and pepper shakers. Made by Tostrup in Norway. Each: Female figure with conical skirt, bosomy hands-on-hips torso, pierced collar, and austere face in medieval-style headdress. Blouse is white and patterned. One has blue skirt and the other has red skirt. Midcentury novelties by a historic maker. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 7/8 x D 1 3/8 in. Total weight: 1.5 troy ounces. #BU975

Pair of German Japonesque 800 silver figural salt and pepper shakers, ca 1920. Each: Koi fish form with scaly body and sharp fins. Detachable head with exophthalmic eyes and pierced mouth. Marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 2 x D 2 in. Total weight: 2.3 troy ounces. #BV206

Pair of Japanese parcel gilt silver and niello novelty salt and pepper shakers, ca 1910. Each: In form of gosho-guruma, the exclusive ox-drawn cart that permitted aristocrats and members of the imperial family to travel in comparative comfort and privacy. Rectilinear body set on open frame mounted to axis with 2 rotating wheels. Windows shuttered. Applied flower heads on niello ground. Wheels have contrasting niello ornament on gilt ground. Back pierced. Ox not included—must be piloted by... Click for details