About This Artwork

French, Paris
Martin Guillaume Biennais, 1798-1843

Double Salt (one of a pair), 1798/1809

Silver gilt with cast, applied and chased decoration
22 x 20.5 cm (8 1/2 x 8 1/8 in.)
Diameter(salt bowls): 9.5 cm (2 1/8 in.)
Weight (each): approx. 24 oz.
Gift of Mrs. Charles V. Hickox, 1966.112a-b