This very elegant pair of George III silver salts was made by the illustrious Robert Hennell I and is dated London 1773. Each salt of of oval outline, the sides pierced with openwork geometric patterns surrounding a crested cartouche. The top with gadroon border. The base resting on four claw and ball footed legs.
Fitted with the original and rather stunning star-cut Bristol blue glass liners and sold with a pair of Georgian initialled salt spoons dated London 1824.
The Hennell family was a silversmithing dynasty that spanned four generations.
Hallmarks:
R.H for Robert Hennell.
Lion Passant.
London Assay mark.
Duty Mark.
Date letter ''S'' for 1773.
Condition:
Very good
No dings or dents.
Minor corrosion marks at places , commensurate with age and use.
Dimensions and Weight:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Width: 7.5cm / 3 inches.
Depth: 6cm / 2.4 inches
Combined weight: 20 g / 0.3 oz.
Postage:
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.
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Internal Reference: NOVE99
Antique Number: SA1103598
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 5cm (2.0inches)
Width is 7.5cm (3.0inches)
Depth is 6cm (2.4inches)
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