Chair with skirted sides, hinged seat opens to reveal box; back cut out and engraved with birds, geometric and organic forms, the whole gilt. Seat and sides engraved with foral motifs. Marked on seat and base. H: 75mm.

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MINIATURE GILT SILVER CHAIR FOR SALT. Russia, 19th century.

The consignor relates that this was used by a Jewish family for the salt which is sprinkled on the Hallah at Sabbath and festival meals.