The pressed glass salt cellar was an item for every meal. Functional, sturdy, often more inventive than one might think. This one features two scalloped dishes made of transparent pressed-molded glass, connected by a central bridge. The finial is sculpted in the shape of a small sitting bear, with its paws resting on the rim, and a round, well-detailed head. A rare figurative motif for this type of object, which stands out from the usual geometric finials. Each dish features an eight-pointed starburst base, radiating ribs on the body, and a petaled scalloped edge. The glass captures and redistributes light in all directions. Total width approximately 15 cm. Transparent pressed-molded glass, France, circa . On a set table, this double salt cellar brings a touch of wit and whimsy that purely geometric pieces lack.
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- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Material: Verre pressé
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