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Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Salt Jar & Spoon by Henry Matthews Birmingham 1882
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Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Salt Jar & Spoon by Henry Matthews Birmingham 1882

19th century
Sold 9 August 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Salt Jar & Spoon by Henry Matthews Birmingham 1882” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This is a very unusual silver salt receptacle. It is dated Birmingham 1882 and bears the marks of the renowned Henry Matthews. The fully hallmarked silver pierced lid with spoon attachment and fitted on a beautiful amethyst glass cylindrical body. The salt can be dispensed both with a spoon and by sprinkling it. The base star-cut. A very unusual item.

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "h" for 1888.

Condition:

Very good.

Hallmarks nice and clear.

Dimensions and Weight:

Bottle height: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Base diameter: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Glass Salt to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158087
Dealers Internal Reference
AOUT95
Description
This is a very unusual silver salt receptacle. It is dated Birmingham 1882 and bears the marks of the renowned Henry Matthews.
“
The fully hallmarked silver pierced lid with spoon attachment and fitted on a beautiful amethyst glass cylindrical body.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The salt can be dispensed both with a spoon and by sprinkling it. The base star-cut. A very unusual item.

fig 1. A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Salt Jar & Spoon by Henry Matthews Birmingham 1882

Hallmarks:

HM for Henry Matthews.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "h" for 1888.

Condition:

Very good.

Hallmarks nice and clear.

Dimensions and Weight:

Bottle height: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Base diameter: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

fig 2. A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside.
fig 2. Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Salt Jar & Spoon by Henry Matthews Birmingham 1882

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Glass Salt to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158087
Dealers Internal Ref
AOUT95
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Victorian Silver & Amethyst Glass Salt Jar & Spoon by Henry Matthews Birmingham 1882

Archive II A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside. View II
Archive III A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside. View VII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside.
RARE VICTORIAN SILVER & AMETHYST GLASS SALT JAR & SPOON BY HENRY MATTHEWS BIRMINGHAM 1882
Ref: SA1158087
A cylindrical amethyst glass salt jar with a pierced sterling silver lid and a silver spoon visible inside.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSalt Cellars & Cruets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Amethyst Glass
  • ColourPurple
  • MotifsPierced silver lid, Star-cut glass base, Cylindrical body, Fitted silver collar
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver and glass objects, produced during the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, often feature ornate craftsmanship, functional domestic designs, and a combination of sterling silver mounts with coloured or cut glassware.

These items typically combine blown or moulded glass bodies, often coloured with metallic oxides such as manganese for amethyst hues, paired with hallmarked sterling silver mounts, lids, and sometimes matching spoons.

Authentic pieces are identified through clear British hallmark stamps, which generally include a makers mark, a lion passant for sterling silver, a city mark indicating the assay office such as an anchor for Birmingham, and a date letter.

Such pieces can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used as tabletop accents on sideboards, or incorporated into curated table settings to introduce historical texture and vibrant colour to a contemporary space.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly with a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the patina, while the glass component can be washed gently in warm water with mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals and extreme temperature changes.
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