These are sweet little pieces of vintage Scandinavian tableware. Here we have a beautifully modelled pair of salt cellars in the shape of Viking ships.
There are no maker's marks on these - but they are marked 830 S on the front of the prow. And with another two indecipherable letters.
They are a little more unusual as many of these Viking salts have completely flat bases - these ones have more intricate shaped and engraved footed bases which are reminiscent of ones that you would find on similar ships designed by Brodrene Lohne or Theodore Olsens
They are in fine vintage condition with no dents or damages.
Inside they both have a touch of gilt wash - this has slightly oxidised over time - but not so distracting. Both are sold all nice and clean.
They are just over 3 inches long (8 cm). The height is 2 inches (5 cm). The width at the deepest is just over an inch (3 cm).
Bith have original fitted glass liners inside (these are usually missing). The glass liners are identical on each ship. These can be removed easily to fill with salt.
I have also included in the sale a little silver spoon in each ship. These are not original to the salt cellars - but they are of an appropriate and matching design and size. They are old silver ones and are Mexican in origin (they were added as they looked the part!) They are 2 1/4 inches in length.
Lovely pieces of designer-made Scandinavian silver - listed at a fair price to include the fitted glass liners and wee salt spoon. I am listing at £95 each - so a grand total of £190.
They will be sent with Royal Mail Special Next Day Delivery in the UK - this will cost £4.95 and applied to your order at the checkout.