Elegant Antique French Sterling Silver Double Open Salt or Sweetmeat Caddy hunt Seed pearls signified the tears

Seed pearls signified the tears of the mourner

No case for this pair but I'm also listing a heavier set that do have their original case

no loss to the wool and silk stitches

You see that there is some loss to the layered paint and varnish

Original frame and cover glass - all in fine condition

Elegant Antique French Sterling Silver Double Open Salt or Sweetmeat Caddy hunt Seed pearls signified the tearsFabulous antique French Belle Epoque era sterling silver double open salt, condiment or sweetmeat caddy, elegant styling with aesthetic styling, scrolled feet, thick cut octagonal shaped glass or crystal wells and wonderful condition! The entire piece, base, feet, well fixtures and handles are in a wonderfully simple yet elegant shape with just a hint of ornamentation represented in the tall center handle and shaped base with scrolled cabriole style