Vintage French 5 Piece Oil, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper Service

Vintage Shabby French 5 Piece Oil, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper Service captures the timeless elegance of the French dining experience. These ménage de table {table service} sets were an essential fixture on everyday tables to present key condiments beautifully. Shabby after all this time, this set brings an authentic, old-world European elegance to your table or kitchen. The centerpiece is the ornate metal stand, or "huilier," made of metal with a silvery finish, it has spaces for the two cruets, the three bowls, and two small resting spots for cruet tops.

The heart shaped handle allows for the set to be easily presented at the table or moved from the sideboard. Cruet sets were indispensable for French dining, where the precise dressing of salads was a celebrated ritual. In fair condition, this is not an 'upscale' version, rather a country cousin version with wear, one cruet with a married top where the children {or Mr. de maison!} dropped the top of one and had to find another which fits but does not match anything at all. This set is perfect for adding a touch of French ménage {household} charm to your dining table, bar cart, or kitchen vignette.

• Measures 7" x 7" x 10"h.