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Pair of Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Boxed Navette Salts with Shell Spoons, 1900
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Pair of Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Boxed Navette Salts with Shell Spoons, 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 April 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Antique late Victorian boxed pair of sterling silver salts with spoons (1900)

This elegant boxed pair of sterling silver salts, together with matching spoons, dates to 1900 and features a refined Neoclassical style. The salts have oval, boat-shaped navette bodies with large loop side-handles, embossed with a reeded design and gold-washed interiors. The accompanying spoons have fluted shell bowls and beaded terminals, complementing the sophisticated design of the salts.

The set is housed in its original fitted presentation case, crafted from dark brown leather with a gold-embossed border on the domed hinged lid. The interior is lined with emerald green velvet and silk, adding a luxurious touch to this collectible piece.

Maker: Henry Williamson

Assay Office: Birmingham

Date: 1900

Dimensions:

Salts: 2.5 cm tall to rim, 3.8 cm tall to handles, 3.5 x 6 cm across body, 9 cm handle to handle

Spoons: 5.5 cm

Box: 11.5 x 14 x 4.5 cm

Silver weight: 30.79 g

Total weight: 170 g

Condition:

Very good antique condition with some marks to the interiors appropriate to age and use. One salt has a shallow depression to the side, and the handles of the spoons are very slightly uneven.

Please review the accompanying photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. The item will be securely packed and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Sterling Silver Salt Cellars to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1115211
Description
Antique late Victorian boxed pair of sterling silver salts with spoons (1900)
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This elegant boxed pair of sterling silver salts, together with matching spoons, dates to 1900 and features a refined Neoclassical style.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The salts have oval, boat-shaped navette bodies with large loop side-handles, embossed with a reeded design and gold-washed interiors. The accompanying spoons have fluted shell bowls and beaded terminals, complementing the sophisticated design of the salts.

fig 1. A pair of antique sterling silver navette-shaped salt cellars with gilt interiors and matching shell spoons, presented in a fitted velvet and silk-lined presentation case.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Boxed Navette Salts with Shell Spoons, 1900

The set is housed in its original fitted presentation case, crafted from dark brown leather with a gold-embossed border on the domed hinged lid. The interior is lined with emerald green velvet and silk, adding a luxurious touch to this collectible piece.

fig 2. A pair of antique sterling silver navette-shaped salt cellars with gilt interiors and matching shell spoons, presented in a fitted velvet and silk-lined presentation case.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Boxed Navette Salts with Shell Spoons, 1900

Maker: Henry Williamson

Assay Office: Birmingham

Date: 1900

Dimensions:

Salts: 2.5 cm tall to rim, 3.8 cm tall to handles, 3.5 x 6 cm across body, 9 cm handle to handle

Spoons: 5.5 cm

Box: 11.5 x 14 x 4.5 cm

fig 3. A pair of antique sterling silver navette-shaped salt cellars with gilt interiors and matching shell spoons, presented in a fitted velvet and silk-lined presentation case.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Boxed Navette Salts with Shell Spoons, 1900

Silver weight: 30.79 g

Total weight: 170 g

Condition:

Very good antique condition with some marks to the interiors appropriate to age and use. One salt has a shallow depression to the side, and the handles of the spoons are very slightly uneven.

fig 4. A pair of antique sterling silver navette-shaped salt cellars with gilt interiors and matching shell spoons, presented in a fitted velvet and silk-lined presentation case.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Boxed Navette Salts with Shell Spoons, 1900

Please review the accompanying photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. The item will be securely packed and shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, packaging, and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Sterling Silver Salt Cellars to the 1900s.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115211
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023
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Archive I A pair of antique sterling silver navette-shaped salt cellars with gilt interiors and matching shell spoons, presented in a fitted velvet and silk-lined presentation case. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Boxed Navette Salts with Shell Spoons, 1900

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Buntingford
Hertfordshire
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A pair of antique sterling silver navette-shaped salt cellars with gilt interiors and matching shell spoons, presented in a fitted velvet and silk-lined presentation case.
Pair of antique gilt sterling silver boxed navette salts with shell spoons, 1900
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A pair of antique sterling silver navette-shaped salt cellars with gilt interiors and matching shell spoons, presented in a fitted velvet and silk-lined presentation case.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Velvet, Silk, Leather
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsNavette shape, Fluted body, Shell spoons, Gilt interior
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

Silver salt cellars have been used on formal dining tables for centuries, transitioning from large standing master salts to smaller individual cellars by the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver, often featuring a gilt interior (wash of gold) to protect the metal from corrosion caused by salt, and are frequently paired with bespoke spoons.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps indicating the assay office, metal purity, and date letter, alongside traditional manufacturing methods such as hand-chasing or piercing.

Antique silver tableware can be displayed on open shelving, within glass-fronted cabinets, or repurposed on a table setting to introduce historical character and polished metallic textures.

Silver should be cleaned periodically with a specialised non-abrasive polish to remove tarnish, and stored in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment when not on display.
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