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Georgian Silver Open Salt by Paul de Lamerie
Open Salt
Paul de Lamerie
Hallmarked London, 1750
This exceptional open salt by the legendary silversmith Paul de Lamerie is a masterpiece of Georgian silver. Distinguished by its impressive weight and rare design, the sterling silver vessel features three lion masks with flowing manes and expressive faces, each resting above finely detailed lion paw feet. The bulbous body is richly adorned with floral motifs, while the rim features a wavy border and a gadrooned top surface. In the 18th century, salt was a rare and highly desirable commodity, and open salts like this were not only practical but also a striking display of opulence and wealth on the dining table.
For well over 250 years, Paul de Lamerie has been universally considered not only one of the most important English goldsmiths but also among the most important English craftsmen of all time. His extraordinary works range from the elegant simplicity of the Queen Anne style to the elaborate Rococo, for which he is most remembered. It was de Lamerie who was one of the first to incorporate French Rococo designs into English silver, raising his art to a standard that had never before been seen nor since duplicated. This salt cellar was also part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
2 1/8" high x 3 1/4" diameter
Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Paul de Lamerie
Hallmarked London, 1750
This exceptional open salt by the legendary silversmith Paul de Lamerie is a masterpiece of Georgian silver. Distinguished by its impressive weight and rare design, the sterling silver vessel features three lion masks with flowing manes and expressive faces, each resting above finely detailed lion paw feet. The bulbous body is richly adorned with floral motifs, while the rim features a wavy border and a gadrooned top surface. In the 18th century, salt was a rare and highly desirable commodity, and open salts like this were not only practical but also a striking display of opulence and wealth on the dining table.
For well over 250 years, Paul de Lamerie has been universally considered not only one of the most important English goldsmiths but also among the most important English craftsmen of all time. His extraordinary works range from the elegant simplicity of the Queen Anne style to the elaborate Rococo, for which he is most remembered. It was de Lamerie who was one of the first to incorporate French Rococo designs into English silver, raising his art to a standard that had never before been seen nor since duplicated. This salt cellar was also part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
2 1/8" high x 3 1/4" diameter
Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Open Salt
Paul de Lamerie
Hallmarked London, 1750
This exceptional open salt by the legendary silversmith Paul de Lamerie is a masterpiece of Georgian silver. Distinguished by its impressive weight and rare design, the sterling silver vessel features three lion masks with flowing manes and expressive faces, each resting above finely detailed lion paw feet. The bulbous body is richly adorned with floral motifs, while the rim features a wavy border and a gadrooned top surface. In the 18th century, salt was a rare and highly desirable commodity, and open salts like this were not only practical but also a striking display of opulence and wealth on the dining table.
For well over 250 years, Paul de Lamerie has been universally considered not only one of the most important English goldsmiths but also among the most important English craftsmen of all time. His extraordinary works range from the elegant simplicity of the Queen Anne style to the elaborate Rococo, for which he is most remembered. It was de Lamerie who was one of the first to incorporate French Rococo designs into English silver, raising his art to a standard that had never before been seen nor since duplicated. This salt cellar was also part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
2 1/8" high x 3 1/4" diameter
Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Paul de Lamerie
Hallmarked London, 1750
This exceptional open salt by the legendary silversmith Paul de Lamerie is a masterpiece of Georgian silver. Distinguished by its impressive weight and rare design, the sterling silver vessel features three lion masks with flowing manes and expressive faces, each resting above finely detailed lion paw feet. The bulbous body is richly adorned with floral motifs, while the rim features a wavy border and a gadrooned top surface. In the 18th century, salt was a rare and highly desirable commodity, and open salts like this were not only practical but also a striking display of opulence and wealth on the dining table.
For well over 250 years, Paul de Lamerie has been universally considered not only one of the most important English goldsmiths but also among the most important English craftsmen of all time. His extraordinary works range from the elegant simplicity of the Queen Anne style to the elaborate Rococo, for which he is most remembered. It was de Lamerie who was one of the first to incorporate French Rococo designs into English silver, raising his art to a standard that had never before been seen nor since duplicated. This salt cellar was also part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
2 1/8" high x 3 1/4" diameter
Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
$5,500.00
Georgian Silver Open Salt by Paul de Lamerie—
$5,500.00
Description
Open Salt
Paul de Lamerie
Hallmarked London, 1750
This exceptional open salt by the legendary silversmith Paul de Lamerie is a masterpiece of Georgian silver. Distinguished by its impressive weight and rare design, the sterling silver vessel features three lion masks with flowing manes and expressive faces, each resting above finely detailed lion paw feet. The bulbous body is richly adorned with floral motifs, while the rim features a wavy border and a gadrooned top surface. In the 18th century, salt was a rare and highly desirable commodity, and open salts like this were not only practical but also a striking display of opulence and wealth on the dining table.
For well over 250 years, Paul de Lamerie has been universally considered not only one of the most important English goldsmiths but also among the most important English craftsmen of all time. His extraordinary works range from the elegant simplicity of the Queen Anne style to the elaborate Rococo, for which he is most remembered. It was de Lamerie who was one of the first to incorporate French Rococo designs into English silver, raising his art to a standard that had never before been seen nor since duplicated. This salt cellar was also part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
2 1/8" high x 3 1/4" diameter
Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Paul de Lamerie
Hallmarked London, 1750
This exceptional open salt by the legendary silversmith Paul de Lamerie is a masterpiece of Georgian silver. Distinguished by its impressive weight and rare design, the sterling silver vessel features three lion masks with flowing manes and expressive faces, each resting above finely detailed lion paw feet. The bulbous body is richly adorned with floral motifs, while the rim features a wavy border and a gadrooned top surface. In the 18th century, salt was a rare and highly desirable commodity, and open salts like this were not only practical but also a striking display of opulence and wealth on the dining table.
For well over 250 years, Paul de Lamerie has been universally considered not only one of the most important English goldsmiths but also among the most important English craftsmen of all time. His extraordinary works range from the elegant simplicity of the Queen Anne style to the elaborate Rococo, for which he is most remembered. It was de Lamerie who was one of the first to incorporate French Rococo designs into English silver, raising his art to a standard that had never before been seen nor since duplicated. This salt cellar was also part of the prestigious Red McCombs collection, which has been highly publicized and studied.
2 1/8" high x 3 1/4" diameter
Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
