It is support for spices or in is an inkstand?

[Elena Russ]

Hello, dear sirs.

Tell me please what this article from Veyrat intended for? It is support for spices or in is an inkstand?
(length - 19.5sm, height (to the handle) - 20.5sm.0)
Thank you.

[2209patrick]

Hello.

Your Veyrat mark is shown here:
http://www.925-1000.com/Ffrench_makers_V.html

In 1840 he was succeeded by his son Adolphe who registered a mark in 1840, struck off in 1849.
Veyrat Fils (at the same address) registered a mark in October of 1849.
I'm wondering if Adolphe continued to use the same mark as his father?

Not sure what your piece was used for.

Pat.

[blakstone]

I can't seem to get your images to enlarge, but it looks to be a cruet frame for oil and vinegar. I suspect the neck of one (or both) of the bottles was broken and someone had them cut down and polished for use as salt cellars or condiment dishes. Better than tossing out the original bottles, I suppose, but I'd look for a nice pair of replacement bottles and keep the altered originals safely tucked away.

[dognose]

A. Veyrat - Paris - 1878

Trev.

[2209patrick]

Thanks Trev.

[dognose]

A clipped, but maybe clearer advertisement from 1876.


A. Veyrat - Paris - 1876

Trev.