LUDWIG POLITZER AUSTRIAN SILVER ENAMEL 100% HAND PAINTED OPEN SALT CELLAR 1 OF 2

Description

LUDWIG POLITZER AUSTRIAN SILVER ENAMEL 100% HAND PAINTED OPEN SALT CELLAR 1 OF 2
This is a beautiful piece little round, pedestal footed open salt cellar made of silver and decorated with hand-painted enamel inside and out.
So tiny and yet such a beautiful work of art.
This particular piece has been in my personal collection since the year 2000.
The salt cellar in my photos is the actual piece you will receive.
Please be sure to read the “AGE AND CONDITION” and “
Approximate Dimensions”
paragraphs below.
The enamel decoration consists of four separate hand-painted panels that surround the exterior of the bowl.
Two of the panels are hand painted in colors of pink, blue and maroon with hand painted gold beading and scrolling.
The other two panels are hand painted scenes.
One scene is of a woman in a pastoral landscape with two sheep. The other scene is of a kneeling man and a reclining woman.
Inside the bowl is a third, and very intricate, hand-painted landscape scene with a tree in the foreground and what appears to be a castle in the distance.
This is a very skillfully made and a very nice quality little salt cellar.
Both the underside of the piece and the exterior of the top rim are each clearly hallmarked with two marks each.
First is the h
allmark of the maker’s mark, which are the letters “L P” for Ludwig Politzer.
Second is the hallmark of the letter “A” for the city of Vienna, Austria.
Ludwig Politzer (1841-1907) worked in the city of Vienna, Austria in the latter part of the 19
th
century and is one of the most famous and important silversmiths working there during that period.
Similarly shaped and decorated salts by this same maker are pictured in
the book
The Open Salt Compendium
by Sandra Jzyk & Nina Robertson in Plate #’s 427,428 & 429.
There are also more similarly shaped and decorated salts pictured on page 149 in this same book.
I do my best to describe all items as accurately as possible and to the best of my ability.
Some of my photos may be somewhat lighter or darker than actual to better show detail or color.
However, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or with requests for additional pictures.
I will get back to you as soon as I am able.
I want your transaction with me to be exactly the way I want mine to be when I am the buyer.
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Age and Condition
Probably circa 1890.
It is in excellent to near mint original condition.
Please look closely at the photos as they are an important part of my description of this item.
Other than some very light signs of use and some tarnish to the silver, all of which would be expected on an older piece like this, I see only some minor loss to the gold trim in the sides.
I see no dents, dings or breaks to the silver.
I see no visible chips, loss or repairs to the enamel.
Please keep in mind these photos may be blown up at least 8-10 times normal, so anything you see will look 8-10 times larger in the photos than it really is.
Please note: if you see a dark spot in the photos, it is from my camera and is not a mark on the piece.
It will be either just to the right of center towards the bottom or slightly above center on the right side of the photo.
Approximate Dimensions
About 1.75” (4.4 cm) in diameter at the widest point and sits about 1.25” (3.2 cm) off the table.
Approximate Weight
About 1.25 ounces (36 grams).
SALES TAX
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PAYMENT, SHIPPING, Insurance & PACKAGING
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PayPal is our preferred method for receiving funds and payment is expected within 3 days of the completion of any auction.
We will normally ship within 1-2 business days of receiving payment in our PayPal account.
Shipment will be via USPS First Class mail at no additional shipping cost to the buyer in the USA.
A delivery confirmation (provides electronic tracking of the shipment) is included with all domestic shipments paid for through PayPal.
We always do our best to combine shipping costs to save you as much as possible on shipping.
If you want your package insured, you must let us know in advance of payment.
Please take the shipping costs into account when bidding.
If you purchase more than one of our open salt cellars, individual nut dishes or toothpick holders, at the same time, we will refund all but one of the shipping charges that eBay charges you.
If the items are set up as “Free Shipping” and you buy more than one of our open salt cellars, individual nut dishes or toothpick holders at the same time we will refund you $ 4.00 for each piece you buy, after the first one.
Please note: this does not include salt cellars, individual nut dishes or toothpick holders sold in groups; only one (1) $ 4.00 refund in this manner will be issued per each group or lot of pieces sold as a group or lot.
All items will be professionally packaged for maximum protection in shipping.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
The only form of payment I accept from international buyers is Pay Pal.
No exceptions!
International shipments will encounter longer shipping times due to distance and Customs requirements.
The USPS says 6-10 business days, but it can take longer.
International buyers are responsible for all customs fees, duties, import taxes or other related customs or import charges and all our out-of-pocket costs incurred in the shipment of packages internationally.
International shipment options will be via USPS First Class Mail (when the item being shipped meets the requirements of that service) or Priority Mail when it does not.
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.
RETURN POLICY
If for some reason you are unhappy with the item you purchased and would like to return it, please contact me within 14 days to discuss the details.
Refunds will be based on the original selling price of the item only and less any fees charged by eBay.
Buyers to pay all shipping costs both ways unless I substantially misrepresented the item or its condition.
Items must be returned within 30 days of you receiving it and in the same condition as originally shipped.