Antique Solid Silver Pair of Spoons, Salters Company - Smith, Nicholson & Co 1858

We are delighted to offer this wonderful cased pair of solid silver spoons with marks for Smith, Nicholson & Co, London 1858.

Distinct and unique upon first glance, the pair feature a very ornate and decorative design with a Rococo-style shell bowl and terminals with a coat of arms. The spoons were made to commemorate/celebrate the Salters Company, one of the twelve great livery companies of London, ranked 9th in order of precedence.

The pair are of excellent quality and gauge, made from a cast design, they are very heavy and have a quality feel in hand. The stem features a banner wrapped design with the motto "Sal Sapit Omnia" (salt savours all).

The bowls are gilt (gold on top of solid silver) which not only presents a wonderful aesthetic contrast but also prevents the silver from tarnishing from the salt.

A wonderful pair, whether it be for a collection, display or to use with a pair of fine salt cellars, a very apt, symbolic and ornate pair.

A full set of hallmarks are present on the bowls of both spoons.

*Please note: all images with other items are for display purposes only, this listing is for the item mentioned in the title.

Size

Size (cm) L:14.5cm W:3.5cm

Size (inches) L:5.70 W:1.37

Weight: 90 grams (2.89 Troy oz)

Condition

Excellent Condition - The spoons are in excellent condition, seemingly hardly used and kept well in their original fitted box. The fitted case shows signs of wear and discolouration as shown in the photos.

We aim to overemphasize and state these issues to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.

Please refer to the photographs to examine the condition in further detail.

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