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Antique Silver Salt Cellars. Four Victorian Salt Dishes. Thomas Smily.
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Antique Silver Salt Cellars. Four Victorian Salt Dishes. Thomas Smily.

19th century
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Description

These four stylish antique solid silver salt cellars which are by silversmith Thomas Smily date from the 1870's, are each marked with the maker's marks and date and are a good weight.

These unusual Victorian salts are of excellent quality with the top edge having a castle turret design, have a swag pattern to the outer, sit on raised feet and are nicely gilded to the insides.

Materials: Sterling Silver.

Date: 1872 & 1873.

Maker: Thomas Smily.

Hallmarks: Marked with the maker's marks for Thomas Smily. Lion for Sterling Silver. Leopard's head for London. 2 have the date letter r for 1872 and 2 have the date letter s for 1873.

Dimensions: Diameter: 4.5 cm (1 3/4"). Height: 3.3 cm (1 1/4").

Total weight for the four: 106 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age.

For more information, pictures and to purchase this item visit our website at

https://www.kraveantiques.co.uk/products/Thomas-Smily-Silver-Salts-3347.html

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Salt Cellars to the 1870s.

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SA1155932
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TSSS3347
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These four stylish antique solid silver salt cellars which are by silversmith Thomas Smily date from the 1870's, are each marked with the maker's marks and date and are a good weight.
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These unusual Victorian salts are of excellent quality with the top edge having a castle turret design, have a swag pattern to the outer, sit on raised feet and are nicely gilded to the insides.
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fig 1. Set of four Victorian sterling silver salt cellars with scalloped rims, engraved foliate patterns, and gold-gilded interiors.
fig 1. Antique Silver Salt Cellars. Four Victorian Salt Dishes. Thomas Smily.

Materials: Sterling Silver.

Date: 1872 & 1873.

Maker: Thomas Smily.

Hallmarks: Marked with the maker's marks for Thomas Smily. Lion for Sterling Silver. Leopard's head for London. 2 have the date letter r for 1872 and 2 have the date letter s for 1873.

fig 2. Set of four Victorian sterling silver salt cellars with scalloped rims, engraved foliate patterns, and gold-gilded interiors.
fig 2. Antique Silver Salt Cellars. Four Victorian Salt Dishes. Thomas Smily.

Dimensions: Diameter: 4.5 cm (1 3/4"). Height: 3.3 cm (1 1/4").

Total weight for the four: 106 g.

Condition: Excellent antique condition with light signs of use in keeping with age.

For more information, pictures and to purchase this item visit our website at

https://www.kraveantiques.co.uk/products/Thomas-Smily-Silver-Salts-3347.html

Height
3.3cm (1.30")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Salt Cellars to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1155932
Dealers Internal Ref
TSSS3347
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Set of four Victorian sterling silver salt cellars with scalloped rims, engraved foliate patterns, and gold-gilded interiors.
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Salt cellars, or open salts, were traditional vessels created to hold dry salt on the dining table prior to the invention of free-flowing salt shakers in the twentieth century. They served as important symbols of status and hospitality in formal European table settings.

Silver salt cellars frequently feature gold-gilt (vermeil) interiors because salt is naturally corrosive to sterling silver. The layer of gold acts as a protective barrier to prevent chemical oxidation, discolouration, and pitting of the silver surface.

Authentic Victorian examples feature standard British hallmarks, including a makers mark, town mark, purity mark (such as the lion passant for sterling silver), and a date letter. Construction techniques of the era include hand-engraving, chased details, and scalloped or lobed rims.

Beyond formal dining use, antique salt cellars can be placed on a bedside table or bathroom vanity to hold small items of jewellery, rings, or paperclips on an office desk. Their small scale and metallic finish make them versatile accent pieces.

Clean silver cellars with a soft, lint-free cloth and specialized silver polish, taking care to avoid harsh rubbing on gilded areas. Remove any residual salt immediately after use to protect the metal from moisture-induced corrosion.
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