Bidspirit auction | 19TH C CONTINENTAL SILVER MOUNTED

19TH C CONTINENTAL SILVER MOUNTED AGATE FIGURAL OPEN SALT - A 19th-century Continental Renaissance Revival silver-mounted agate figural open salt de vertu. The oval carved translucent honey-colored agate bowl is trimmed with an ornate silver-gilt lace and strapwork border, supported above by a cast silver caryatid figure of a youth with hoop earrings and a cabochon-set belt. The figure rests upon an oval banded agate base slab set within a chased silver foot with cartouche and cross-hatch motifs. The underside is secured with a threaded bolt assembly. tazza, coupe, centerpiece, tabletop, german, austrian, historicism, metalwork. Dimensions Height: 3 5/8 in. Condition Very good antique condition. The carved agate bowl and base slab remain intact with smooth polished surfaces and natural stone inclusions. The silver mounts retain sharp chased detail with minor light surface tarnish and age-appropriate wear to gilding. Threaded screw assembly on the underside is secure.