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Victorian Antique Silver Salts, Sheffield 1837
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Victorian Antique Silver Salts, Sheffield 1837

19th century
Sold 9 October 2026 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A rare pair of Victorian antique silver salt bowls. Made in Sheffield in 1837 by William Tucker and Co. They sit on four S scroll feet and have crisp hallmarks underneath with a rubbed makers mark. They are shaped similar to a Yorkshire Rose when seen from above. They are gilded inside and in exceptional condition with no damage or repairs. Very useable and collectable pieces of early Victorian silver.

Weight; 228 grams or 7.4 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Sterling Silver Salts to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
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SA1195522
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7794-003
Description
A rare pair of Victorian antique silver salt bowls. Made in Sheffield in 1837 by William Tucker and Co. They sit on four S scroll feet and have crisp hallmarks underneath with a rubbed makers mark. They are shaped similar to a Yorkshire Rose when seen from above. They are gilded inside and in exceptional condition with no damage or repairs. Very useable and collectable pieces of early Victorian silver.

Weight; 228 grams or 7.4 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Sterling Silver Salts to the Victorian era.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195522
Dealers Internal Ref
7794-003
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of Victorian sterling silver open salt cellars featuring fluted scalloped rims, gilded interiors, and tri-footed scroll legs. SOLD9 OCT 26
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Archive I A pair of Victorian sterling silver open salt cellars featuring fluted scalloped rims, gilded interiors, and tri-footed scroll legs. SOLD9 OCT 26

Victorian Antique Silver Salts, Sheffield 1837

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A pair of Victorian sterling silver open salt cellars featuring fluted scalloped rims, gilded interiors, and tri-footed scroll legs.
Victorian antique silver salts, Sheffield 1837
Ref: SA1195522
A pair of Victorian sterling silver open salt cellars featuring fluted scalloped rims, gilded interiors, and tri-footed scroll legs.
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  • ObjectSalt Cellars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Vermeil
  • ColourSilver, Gold
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Fluted bowl, Scroll feet, Gilded interior
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

These Victorian sterling silver salt cellars date from 1837 and originate from Sheffield, made by William Tucker and Co. Each bowl has a reflective silver exterior, a gold-toned gilded interior, fluted vertical indentations, a wavy scalloped rim, and stands on four curved scroll feet. The pair measures 5 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 9 cm deep. Such practical vessels suit placement on a dining table centre during formal meals or as decorative accents on a sideboard in a traditional country house setting. They provide functional utility for serving table salt while contributing a classic mid-nineteenth-century aesthetic to tableware arrangements.

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Salt cellars are small vessels used to hold table salt, dating back centuries before free-flowing table salt and moisture-resistant shakers were invented. In the Victorian era, individual or paired open salt cellars were standard components of formal dining services, symbolizing hospitality and refinement.

Salt is highly corrosive to sterling silver, causing pitting and dark oxidation over time. Silversmiths applied a thin layer of gold, known as gilding or vermeil, to the interior bowl to act as a protective barrier against chemical reactions.

Authentic British pieces bear official hallmarks, including the sterling silver lion passant, a town mark such as the Sheffield crown, a date letter, and a makers mark. Victorian examples frequently feature cast feet, hand-chased fluting, and gilded interior bowls.

While originally intended for dining tables, these small vessels can be styled on a sideboard or tray as trinket dishes, ring holders, or decorative accents. They can also be integrated into modern dinner settings for gourmet sea salts or spices.

Always wash salt cellars immediately after use with warm water and mild soap to remove salt residue. Polish silver exteriors gently with a specialized silver cloth, avoiding harsh rubbing on the interior gilding to prevent wearing away the gold layer.
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