Continental Silver Open Salt - (unmarked). In the form of a miniature jardiniere stand, with cobalt glass liner. The pierced sides with satyr mask, putti & griffon amid scrolls. On tapering legs with Greek key engraved stretchers. With minor loss to scrollwork sides & repair to stretcher.
PROVENANCE: Dame Nellie Melba. Smith & Singer, property from the collection of Dame Nellie Melba, 31st March 2015 (lot 82). Estate Late John Schaeffer. Estimate $200-400