Salt cellar 1728 - 1729

This silver salt cellar, crafted by renowned silversmith Paul de Lamerie between 1728 and 1729, exemplifies the refined taste of the Rococo period. The piece's delicate ornamentation, featuring intricate floral and foliate motifs, showcases Lamerie's mastery of the chaser's art. Its elegant form and exquisite craftsmanship distinguish it as a prime example of early 18th-century English silver, a period marked by its appreciation for refined elegance and decorative detail.