German Baroque Shell Scroll Shaker 1770-1790 Bremen 813 Standard Silver

German 813 standard silver shaker with an old Bremen City mark and a maker′s mark: JB This very special shaker dates from 1770 - 1790 and it has a Baluster body with Repousse shell, floral and scroll decorations and a conforming pedestal base. The bayonet mount top has Repousse shell and scroll decorations with cut work in between and a cast floral finial. Weighing 187 grams or 6 ozs. Troy, this early shaker or caster is 7 5/8" tall and 2 3/4" in diameter. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. We also have, from the same estate, a copy of this shaker made by the Loring Andrews Company of Cincinnati Ohio, c.1880 - 1890. It is interesting to note the differences in construction and decoration techniques and how well the copy was made 100 years later. The copy is priced separately at $850, or, purchased with this shaker, $500. They make an interesting pair.