Early 20th Century Marius Hammer 830s Silver-Gilt Viking Longship Salt Cellar

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A Norwegian Viking Revival open salt cellar by Marius Hammer of Bergen, modelled as a miniature longship with opposing dragon-head … Read more A Norwegian Viking Revival open salt cellar by Marius Hammer of Bergen, modelled as a miniature longship with opposing dragon-head terminals. The shallow vessel incorporates raised ribs recalling hull planking and a pierced and repoussé central rosette, giving the small-scale form the characteristic ornament associated with Norwegian Dragestil and Viking Revival silver.

The piece is formed in solid .830 silver and retains its original silver-gilt interior, with partial wear revealing the underlying silver. The underside is marked with the Marius Hammer maker's mark and “830S”, denoting 830/1000 silver fineness. Its approximately 19.8 g weight and compact proportions correspond closely with documented Hammer Viking ship salts of this smaller format.

Marius Hammer operated in Bergen, Norway, and the supplied research supports a working date of c.1900–1920s. The combination of recognised maker's mark, .830 fineness mark, dragon-headed longship form and surviving gilt interior identifies the object as genuine Norwegian silver rather than silver plate.



Measurements: 1.25 in H × 1.5 in W × 3.375 in D

Weight: 0.7 oz / approximately 19.8 g

Style: Scandinavian, Norwegian Dragestil, Viking Revival

Origin: Bergen, Norway

Age: c.1900–1920s See less