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A Pair of George III Silver Gilt Salts or Bowls, London 1809
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A Pair of George III Silver Gilt Salts or Bowls, London 1809

18th century
Sold 31 December 2024 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A very unusual pair of high quality silver bowls or salts. Made in London in 1809 by Thomas Robins. They are beautifully gilded inside and have a full set of hallmarks underneath. They are in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. They would make excellent dishes for servicing nuts or sweets. Each one has four lions paw feet and beaded rims. Stunning pieces of superb quality George III silver by a little known silversmith Thomas Robins.

WEIGHT; 330 grams or 11 ozst approx.

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Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated these George III Silver Salts to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1041390
Dealers Internal Reference
7042-042
Description
A very unusual pair of high quality silver bowls or salts. Made in London in 1809 by Thomas Robins. They are beautifully gilded inside and have a full set of hallmarks underneath. They are in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. They would make excellent dishes for servicing nuts or sweets. Each one has four lions paw feet and beaded rims. Stunning pieces of superb quality George III silver by a little known silversmith Thomas Robins.

WEIGHT; 330 grams or 11 ozst approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, over the phone, PayPal or cleared cheque.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated these George III Silver Salts to the Georgian era.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1041390
Dealers Internal Ref
7042-042
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A pair of oval George III silver gilt salt cellars featuring beaded rims and claw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Pair of George III Silver Gilt Salts or Bowls, London 1809

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Highland Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07809 301264
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Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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A pair of oval George III silver gilt salt cellars featuring beaded rims and claw feet.
A pair of George III silver gilt salts or bowls, London 1809
Ref: SA1041390
A pair of oval George III silver gilt salt cellars featuring beaded rims and claw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSalt Cellars
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Gold
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsBeaded rims, Paw feet, Scroll brackets, Gilt interior
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

George III silver salt cellars date from the Georgian period, a time when dining rituals required elaborate silver pieces to hold condiments on the dining table, often featuring neoclassical or regency design influences.

These items are traditionally crafted from sterling silver and finished with vermeil, a process where a thin layer of gold is electroplated or fire-gilt onto the silver surface to prevent tarnishing from corrosive table salts.

Authentic pieces are identified by clear hallmarking stamped into the metal, including the makers mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopards head for the London assay office, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

They can be utilised as sophisticated display objects on a dining table centre, sideboard top, or mantelpiece, contrasting sleek metallic textures with contemporary or traditional interior schemes.

Silver gilt should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive, specialised silver cloth, avoiding chemical dips that can strip the gold wash, and stored in a low-humidity environment to prevent oxidisation.
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