Houder, rond, op drie door bladguirlandes met ramskoppen verbonden poten 1775

This 1775 silver salt cellar designed by Barend Swierinck features a cobalt blue glass container supported by three stylized pillars, each adorned with ram's heads and a garland of foliage. The combination of delicate ornamentation and practicality exemplifies the craftsmanship of the Dutch Rococo period, where intricate details and a playful, asymmetrical aesthetic were highly valued. This small yet exquisite piece would have graced the tables of wealthy patrons in the 18th century.