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Oil and vinegar cruets and salt cellar

Tall and elegant glass bottles with metal gagetry to create the top and handle for the pieces.

Glass and chrome plated metal, designed by Achille Castiglioni for Alessi, Italy, 1980

This oil and vinegar cruet is sculptural in shape and comfortable and efficient to use. When the bottle is tipped, the counter-weighted lid opens to pour.

Purchased, 1999