A handsome pair of sterling silver salt shakers executed in an elegant baluster form and distinguished by their sculptural simplicity. Each shaker stands on a stepped circular base accented with a bold ring of rounded bead ornament, lending the design both visual weight and refined decorative character.
The bodies taper gracefully upward to domed, perforated lids topped with delicate finials, creating a balanced silhouette that feels both traditional and modern. The smooth, highly polished surfaces emphasize the clean lines and sculptural quality of the form.
The design carries a distinctly Jensen-esque aesthetic, recalling the understated elegance and softly rounded forms associated with the celebrated Danish silversmith Georg Jensen. The combination of restrained ornamentation, sculptural contours, and balanced proportions gives the pair a quiet sophistication reminiscent of early 20th-century Scandinavian silver design.
Both practical and decorative, these shakers make a refined addition to the dining table, suitable for everyday use or more formal entertaining.
A stylish and versatile pair of sterling silver table accessories that beautifully combine classic form with Scandinavian-inspired modern elegance
Creator:
Hamilton Silver Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950's
Condition:
Excellent
A handsome pair of sterling silver salt shakers executed in an elegant baluster form and distinguished by their sculptural simplicity. Each shaker stands on a stepped circular base accented with a bold ring of rounded bead ornament, lending the design both visual weight and refined decorative character.
The bodies taper gracefully upward to domed, perforated lids topped with delicate finials, creating a balanced silhouette that feels both traditional and modern. The smooth, highly polished surfaces emphasize the clean lines and sculptural quality of the form.
The design carries a distinctly Jensen-esque aesthetic, recalling the understated elegance and softly rounded forms associated with the celebrated Danish silversmith Georg Jensen. The combination of restrained ornamentation, sculptural contours, and balanced proportions gives the pair a quiet sophistication reminiscent of early 20th-century Scandinavian silver design.
Both practical and decorative, these shakers make a refined addition to the dining table, suitable for everyday use or more formal entertaining.
A stylish and versatile pair of sterling silver table accessories that beautifully combine classic form with Scandinavian-inspired modern elegance
Creator:
Hamilton Silver Mfg. Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950's
Condition:
Excellent
