Elegant antique French 18k gold on sterling silver "vermeil" sugar caster or shaker with foliate accented pattern and intaglio etched or engraved foliate patterned body! An excellent addition to any fine table service, not necessarily something we use much anymore but the details are always important. A striking and beautiful piece, the base, cap and collar are in French sterling silver with a gold plated finish. The French normally used 18k gold in their vermeil works, we haven't tested this one but are sure it's the same as all of the others we've offered. Several hallmarks, base, lid, etc., the French Minerve or Minerva mark, the tiny number "1" within those marks means it's in .950 silver (95% pure so higher than the .925 standard for "sterling" silver). The silversmith marks are only partially legible so I've not been able to find a definitive reference for them. A gorgeous piece, don't miss it!
Very good to excellent condition. No damage to note, no chips, cracks, etc. to the glass and no dents, damage or repairs to the silver. Some faint wear or fading to the vermeil finish. See pictures for measurements.
