Two uniform German Empire silver salt cellars, gilt interior, of oval boat shape, profiled twin handles, elliptical support on raised and rectangular base.
The one piece: Maker Heinrich Wilhelm Kompff, floruit in Kassel 1788–1825, purveyor to the Hessian Court from 1801. First quarter-19th century. Weight 150 g. H. 7 cm. L. 13 cm.
The other piece: Indistinct maker's mark, presumably HDJ, fineness 13, supposedly Darmstadt. First quarter-19th century. Weight 158 g. H. 7 cm. L. 13 cm. . (2)
Provenance: ”The Historical Collection of Four Princesses From the Cavalier House of Glücksburg Castle”. The cultural heritage after the sisters, Her Highness Princess Elisabeth of Ysenburg and Büdingen, née Princess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (1945–2024), Her Highness Princess Irene of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b. 1946), Her Highness Princess Margaretha of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b. 1948), and Her Highness Princess Sibylla Ursula of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (b. 1955). Online auction no. 2545 at Bruun Rasmussen Arts Auctioneers in Lyngby, 3 November, 2025.
1: Minor wear due to age and use, including few marks and scratches, worn gilding plus a broken a bit denting handle. 2: Minor wear due to age and use, including few marks and scratches plus worn gilding.
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