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Pair of Edwardian Silver Salts with Ruby Glass Liners, 1902
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Pair of Edwardian Silver Salts with Ruby Glass Liners, 1902

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 March 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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A pair of Edwardian silver salt cellars featuring their original, rare, handblown ruby glass liners and matching spoons. The design showcases intricate silver latticework with floral and scroll motifs, epitomizing the refinement and elegance of the Edwardian period. The deep ruby glass liners provide a striking contrast to the silver, while the matching spoons complete the set.

The salt cellars are hallmarked in Birmingham in 1902 by John Edward Wilmot, a renowned silversmith celebrated for his high-quality tableware. The salt spoons are original and made by the same maker. The ruby glass liners are also original, undamaged, and fit perfectly, further enhancing the set’s rarity and value. The items are in excellent antique condition with very clear and crisp hallmarks, making them a beautiful addition to any collection.

Dimensions:

Length of each salt cellar: 7 cm

Width: 4.7 cm

Height: 4.7 cm

Total weight (including glass): 205 grams

Weight of silver alone: 73.92 grams

Condition: Excellent antique condition.

Please carefully study the accompanying photographs as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Please note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Silver Salt Cellars to the 1910s.

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A pair of Edwardian silver salt cellars featuring their original, rare, handblown ruby glass liners and matching spoons.
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The design showcases intricate silver latticework with floral and scroll motifs, epitomizing the refinement and elegance of the Edwardian period.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The deep ruby glass liners provide a striking contrast to the silver, while the matching spoons complete the set.

fig 1. A pair of pierced sterling silver salt cellars featuring vibrant red glass liners and matching miniature spoons.
fig 1. Pair of Edwardian Silver Salts with Ruby Glass Liners, 1902

The salt cellars are hallmarked in Birmingham in 1902 by John Edward Wilmot, a renowned silversmith celebrated for his high-quality tableware. The salt spoons are original and made by the same maker. The ruby glass liners are also original, undamaged, and fit perfectly, further enhancing the set’s rarity and value. The items are in excellent antique condition with very clear and crisp hallmarks, making them a beautiful addition to any collection.

fig 2. A pair of pierced sterling silver salt cellars featuring vibrant red glass liners and matching miniature spoons.
fig 2. Pair of Edwardian Silver Salts with Ruby Glass Liners, 1902

Dimensions:

Length of each salt cellar: 7 cm

Width: 4.7 cm

Height: 4.7 cm

Total weight (including glass): 205 grams

Weight of silver alone: 73.92 grams

Condition: Excellent antique condition.

Please carefully study the accompanying photographs as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Please note that shipping costs include labor, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Silver Salt Cellars to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108611
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A pair of pierced sterling silver salt cellars featuring vibrant red glass liners and matching miniature spoons.
Pair of Edwardian Silver Salts with Ruby Glass Liners, 1902
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  • ObjectSalt Cellars
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver and Red
  • MotifsPierced trelliswork, Scroll feet, Fluted rims, Matching condiment spoons

Edwardian silver salt cellars reflect the refined dining customs of the early 20th century, a period known for elaborate table settings and intricate metalwork influenced by earlier historical revivals.

These items are typically crafted using sterling silver via casting, piercing, and repousse techniques, paired with blown or moulded coloured glass inserts designed to protect the metal from corrosive salts.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped on the silver, indicating the assay office, date letter, makers mark, and silver purity standard, alongside period-appropriate wear and construction methods.

These small decorative objects can be displayed on a sideboard, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or used functionally on a dining table to introduce metallic texture and historical contrast to modern schemes.

Silver should be cleaned gently with a non-abrasive polish specifically formulated for antiques, avoiding harsh dips, while glass liners can be washed in warm, soapy water and dried thoroughly.
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