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Antique 19th Century French solid silver exceptional and highly unusual pair of pepper mills by the celebrated Parisian maker Odiot, …
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Antique 19th Century French solid silver exceptional and highly unusual pair of pepper mills by the celebrated Parisian maker Odiot, executed to an extraordinary standard of craftsmanship and scale. Richly modelled with classical lion mask mounts, garland swags and raised on powerful tripod paw feet, the design combines impressive presence with remarkable ingenuity.
These substantial mills are not only decorative objects of the highest quality, but fully functioning mechanisms. The pepper is ground by inverting the mills and turning the tripod base, an ingenious and robust system which operates smoothly and precisely. Their considerable weight and solid construction immediately convey the quality associated with Odiot’s finest work.
Examples of this form are exceptionally rare. Comparable models are seldom encountered, and pairs rarer still, making this a particularly noteworthy survival. The bold scale and sculptural appearance allow them to stand equally well as functional tableware or as striking decorative objects. Hallmarked French Minerva (950 silver standard), Paris, Makers mark for Odiot.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No Damage. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 15 cm // 5.91 inches
Width: 9 cm // 3.54 inches
Depth: 9 cm // 3.54 inches
Total Weight: 665 grams This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 3.54ʺW × 3.54ʺD × 5.91ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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