Two hand-cranked pepper mills on pedestals, with metal mechanism and silver (950) mountings: - One with pinched ribs, scalloped pedestal and lid, engraved with the monogram "BVLJ". Minerve and goldsmith's hallmarks: KELLER, active in Paris from 1881 to 1922. - One model, topped by a spiral grip, with rich rocaille engraving, alternating scrolls, cabbage leaves and falling foliage on a guilloché ground. Cyphered "EC". Unscrewable base. Minerve hallmark. = Total gross weight: 468 g. - Height 8.5 to 10.5 cm. Wear and scratches; oxidation.
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Lot no. 136

Two hand-cranked pepper mills on pedestals, with metal mechanism and silver (950) mountings: - One with pinched ribs, scalloped pedestal and lid, engraved with the monogram "BVLJ". Minerve and goldsmith's hallmarks: KELLER, active in Paris from 1881 to 1922. - One model, topped by a spiral grip, with rich rocaille engraving, alternating scrolls, cabbage leaves and falling foliage on a guilloché ground. Cyphered "EC". Unscrewable base. Minerve hallmark. = Total gross weight: 468 g. - Height 8.5 to 10.5 cm. Wear and scratches; oxidation.

Estimate
€350 - €500
Result
€100
Buyer's premium
26%
Two hand-cranked pepper mills on pedestals, with metal mechanism and silver (950) mountings: - One with pinched ribs, scalloped pedestal and lid, engraved with the monogram "BVLJ". Minerve and goldsmith's hallmarks: KELLER, active in Paris from 1881 to 1922. - One model, topped by a spiral grip, with rich rocaille engraving, alternating scrolls, cabbage leaves and falling foliage on a guilloché ground. Cyphered "EC". Unscrewable base. Minerve hallmark. = Total gross weight: 468 g. - Height 8.5 to 10.5 cm. Wear and scratches; oxidation.
Sale
Classic
Friday 19 June・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris