Salt Dish
Artist
Jean-Charles Cahier
(French, 1772 - after 1849)
Date1810
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 6 inches (15.24 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Dan Gerber Sr.
Object number76-34/5 A-C
MarkingsHolder - "C.Cahier", octagonal mark with bearded man's profile facing right (Paris 1st standard mark, 1819-1838), diamond mark with letters JCC, circular mark with profile facing left (Paris standard 1819). Dishes - 1. circular mark with profile facing right. (Paris standard 1819), oval with woman's full face, diamon with "B" and animal, illegible octagonal mark. 2) "C.Cahier" diamon with JCC.
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DescriptionSilver holder with handle and 2 separate silver bowls. Rims of holder, top and bottom, are decorated with classical rim design, Some vermeil shows in the salt bowls. Coat-of-arms at each end of holder, consisting of oval shield with three fleur de lis, wreath, crown above and crois below.
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