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1762 Fine Pair of Scottish Edinburgh Salts by John Edmonstone 170 Grams
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1762 Fine Pair of Scottish Edinburgh Salts by John Edmonstone 170 Grams

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This is a lovely pair of salts made in Edinburgh in 1762 by John Edmonstone assay master Hugh Gordon, they are in very good condition, nice clear hallmarks on one they are a bit rubbed on the other one, they are 6cms diameter , I am including a later pair of crested salt spoons and the combined weight is 170 grams.

A fine pair of mid 18th century Scottish salts

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated these Scottish Silver Open Salts to the 18th Century.

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This is a lovely pair of salts made in Edinburgh in 1762 by John Edmonstone assay master Hugh Gordon, they are in very good condition, nice clear hallmarks on one they are a bit rubbed on the other one, they are 6cms diameter , I am including a later pair of crested salt spoons and the combined weight is 170 grams.

A fine pair of mid 18th century Scottish salts

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated these Scottish Silver Open Salts to the 18th Century.

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A pair of circular Scottish Georgian sterling silver open salt cellars with hoof feet alongside matching small silver salt spoons.
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1762 fine pair of Scottish Edinburgh salts by John Edmonstone 170 grams

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A pair of circular Scottish Georgian sterling silver open salt cellars with hoof feet alongside matching small silver salt spoons.
1762 fine pair of Scottish Edinburgh salts by John Edmonstone 170 grams
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Open salt cellars, or salt dips, are small vessels designed to hold table salt before salt shakers became widespread in the late nineteenth century. Popularised during the Georgian era, they allowed diners to pinch or spoon salt directly onto their plates.

Georgian salt cellars were primarily crafted from solid sterling silver, often featuring raised cast legs, gadrooned borders, and occasionally gilt interiors to protect the silver metal from salt corrosion.

Authentic Scottish silver features official hallmark stamps, including the makers initials, the Edinburgh castle mark, the thistle silver purity mark, and a specific date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

These small vessels can be incorporated into contemporary table settings as condiment servers, oil dips, or decorative accents alongside modern ceramic tableware and glassware on a sideboard or dining table.

Sterling silver should be cleaned using a soft cotton cloth and a specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals. Hand washing immediately after contact with salt prevents surface pitting and oxidisation.
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