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Pair of Georgian Irish Silver Salt Shovels
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Pair of Georgian Irish Silver Salt Shovels

18th century
Description

A matched pair of Irish silver salt spoons with distinctive gilded shovel shaped bowls. The spoons are good quality and weigh approximately 14g.

They are both clearly hallmarked for Dublin and are dated 1816 and 1819 with makers marks for James Scott and Samuel Neville.

They are in good condition for their age and the gilding is bright. There are some faint surface marks and a few minor dinks here and there but nothing detrimental. There appears to have been an old repair to the corner of one shovel but it hasn't affected the gilding and they still display well. They have been gently cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

Approximate Measurements:

Length : 4" (10cm)

Shovel : 1" / 2.5cm long x 3/4" / 2cm wide

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

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Height
10cm (3.94")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Georgian Silver Salt Shovels to the Georgian era.

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Description
A matched pair of Irish silver salt spoons with distinctive gilded shovel shaped bowls. The spoons are good quality and weigh approximately 14g.
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They are both clearly hallmarked for Dublin and are dated 1816 and 1819 with makers marks for James Scott and Samuel Neville.
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fig 1. A pair of Georgian silver salt shovels featuring rectangular silver-gilt shovel bowls and smooth fiddle pattern handles.
fig 1. Pair of Georgian Irish Silver Salt Shovels

They are in good condition for their age and the gilding is bright. There are some faint surface marks and a few minor dinks here and there but nothing detrimental. There appears to have been an old repair to the corner of one shovel but it hasn't affected the gilding and they still display well. They have been gently cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

fig 2. A pair of Georgian silver salt shovels featuring rectangular silver-gilt shovel bowls and smooth fiddle pattern handles.
fig 2. Pair of Georgian Irish Silver Salt Shovels

Approximate Measurements:

Length : 4" (10cm)

Shovel : 1" / 2.5cm long x 3/4" / 2cm wide

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Height
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Georgian Silver Salt Shovels to the Georgian era.

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SA1229781
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Archive I A pair of Georgian silver salt shovels featuring rectangular silver-gilt shovel bowls and smooth fiddle pattern handles.

Pair of Georgian Irish Silver Salt Shovels

Archive II A pair of Georgian silver salt shovels featuring rectangular silver-gilt shovel bowls and smooth fiddle pattern handles. View II
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A pair of Georgian silver salt shovels featuring rectangular silver-gilt shovel bowls and smooth fiddle pattern handles.
Pair of Georgian Irish Silver Salt Shovels
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A pair of Georgian silver salt shovels featuring rectangular silver-gilt shovel bowls and smooth fiddle pattern handles.
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  • ObjectSalt Spoons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver-Gilt
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsShovel-shaped bowl, Fiddle pattern handle, Gilt finish
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in)

A matched pair of Georgian Irish silver salt shovels, dating to the period between 1816 and 1819, are fashioned from sterling silver with a bright silver-gilt finish. Each spoon presents a distinctive rectangular, shovel-shaped bowl paired with a smooth fiddle pattern handle. Hallmarks for Dublin are clearly marked, alongside maker marks for James Scott and Samuel Neville. The bright gilding remains intact across the surfaces, accompanied by faint surface marks, minor dinks, and evidence of an old repair to the corner of one shovel bowl. Measuring 10 cm high, the pair weigh approximately 14g together. Today, these salt shovels find practical placement on a sideboard top or within a dining setting for serving salts or condiments. The set is gently cleaned, polished, and ready for use in a home interior styled around English Country House aesthetics. The traditional Irish silver design brings historical character to a modern table display or collection of antique dining accessories.

FAQs

During the Georgian period, open salt cellars were standard on dining tables, requiring small specialised shovels or spoons to serve loose salt without corroding the metal vessel or spilling.

These implements were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, frequently featuring a silver-gilt interior or full gilding in order to protect the silver from the corrosive effects of salt.

Authentic Irish pieces typically display specific hallmarks, including the Hibernia mark, the crowned harp, a duty mark, a date letter, and the makers initials stamped into the silver.

These small decorative items can be displayed alongside antique dining accessories on a sideboard, arranged inside a shadow box, or repurposed for serving modern condiments.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and mild soapy water, avoiding abrasive silver polishes on the gilt finish, and store them in tarnish-resistant cloth away from humidity.
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