Vintage Italian Baroque Revival Gilt Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill

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Description

An exceptionally decorative vintage Italian salt shaker and hand-cranked pepper mill featuring elaborate Baroque Revival ornamentation and richly aged gold … Read more An exceptionally decorative vintage Italian salt shaker and hand-cranked pepper mill featuring elaborate Baroque Revival ornamentation and richly aged gold finishes.

These beautifully coordinated pieces feature sculptural silhouettes embellished with raised floral scrollwork, ruby-red accents, distressed ivory panels, and intricate architectural detailing.

The ornate bodies have a substantial cast-metal appearance, complemented by decorative gold-tone fittings.

The pepper mill features an elegant traditional hand crank, while the matching salt shaker has a removable perforated lid and white interior liner.

The salt shaker is marked MADE IN ITALY.

With their romantic European character and beautifully aged surfaces, these pieces would be particularly striking in a traditional dining room, Tuscan-inspired kitchen, or collected European interior.

A wonderful decorative pairing for an antique sideboard, dining table, or kitchen display.

DIMENSIONS

Pepper Mill
6.25 inches high
Approximately 2.25 inches wide, excluding crank
2 inches across the base

Salt Shaker
6 inches high
Approximately 2.25 inches wide
2 inches across the base

CONDITION

Attractive vintage condition with age-related surface wear and patina. The original decorative finish has been left unpolished and unrestored.

Please examine all photographs for condition details.

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