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Divine French Napoleon III 2 STERLING SILVER Open Salt Cellars by MARTIAL FRAY.

$ 184.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Maker: MARTIAL FRAY Silversmith
  • Composition: Sterling Silver
  • Condition: One salt cellar is in MINT condition without chips, cracks or any damage. Other, has some chips on the external border, marked in pictures with blue color.
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Type: Salt Cellars

    Description

    Elegant and antique French Napoleon III era, sterling silver pair of Open Salt Cellars with Baccarat Crystal liners.
    Maker´s Mark:
    " M FRAY" - MARTIAL FRAY ( rue de 22 Pastourelle, Paris) and a star in a Lozenge / une etóile dans un losange.
    Marked with Minerva Head (tête de Minerve). The French assay mark for sterling silver is the head of the goddess Minerva. In fact, the French standard for sterling silver is higher than that of other nations, requiring a silver content of 950 parts per thousand.
    Date: 1849 - Circa 1861.-
    Dimensions approx.:
    * Tall 3 5/8" (9,3 cms.)
    * Bases approx. 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" (7 x 7 cms.)
    * Crystal liner top approx. 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" (6 x 6 cms.)
    Condition: In VERY GOOD condition for its age and use. One salt cellar is in MINT condition without chips, cracks or any damage. Other, has some chips on the external border, marked in pictures with blue color. This don´t detract the beauty of this adorable set. We add several pictures in great details. See!!
    These UNIQUE treasures, over 150 Years Old, would be a wonderful addition to your collection or to your Table Service.
    Please, read the text attentively and take a time to look the pictures as well the item description because you are bidding in a used and antique  piece.
    We took detailed pictures, please observe them attentively. Take a close look at the pictures as well as the text and ask any necessary questions BEFORE bidding.
    SHIPPING COST:
    Buyer pay delivery from South America. I use professional packing to deliver this item. We pack to very high standards, using international wrapping materials, plenty bubble bag, polystyrene popcorn and secure special hard boxes so that they will arrive safe & sound. Packaging is free!
    By COURIER(FEDEX) INSURED-SPECIAL PRICE: 5-7 laboral days to U.S. & Canada: usd 38.-To Europe  & JAPAN: usd 44.- To Australia: usd 47.- Other countries, please ask.FedEx apply the s&h cost by the VOLUMETRIC weight (measures of the box, not by the NET Weight).
    Buyers pays freight , insurance and shipping charges. I will endeavor to insure safe delivery but I cannot accept responsibility for Uninsured items lost or damaged during transit. *Sellers are not responsible for service transit time. Transit times are provided by the carrier, exclude weekends and holidays, and may vary with package origin and destination, particularly during peak periods.
    We reserve the right to relist the item if the payment is not received within 7 (SEVEN) days of the end of the auction.
    For to be fair with the possible buyers, we don't inform the reserve price during the auction. Do not hesitate to email questions or see more photos.