This is a pretty pair of good-size, mid-Victorian silver salts or caviars, made by Henry Hyde Aston, Birmingham, in 1864. Scallop-shell shaped, and retaining their original spoons, the ribs have fine repousse decoration. The bowls are supported on three stylised, sea-creature feet, maybe suggesting sturgeons or dolphins, and typical of the period. The spoons have barley-twist stems and scroll ends. These salts are in excellent antique condition, with no damage and no repairs. The hallmarks are very clear and show the same maker''s marks on all four pieces. The salts were assayed in 1863; the spoons in 1864, as is often the case with sets. [Please note that there are some shadows, not tarnish, in the photographs.] Length of spoons: 7cm (2.75 inches)Dimensions of salts: 6cm x 6cm (2.25 inches) We accept card payment via Stripe, and the on-site PayPal facility, where card payments can also be made (a PayPal account is not required), payments by bank transfer, or single payments by cheque. (Please contact us for our bank details etc.) Care is taken with packing. Items are shipped tracked and insured. Returns are accepted. Please contact us within 14 days of receipt. Unless item has been described incorrectly, buyer pays all postage costs associated with the transaction. All items are antique and will usually show some signs of age. Items returned must be in their original condition at point of sale. If there is an...