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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Shell' Salts with Dolphin Feet 1864
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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Shell' Salts with Dolphin Feet 1864

19th century
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This is a super pair of antique Victorian sterling silver shell salt cellars with gilded bowls and beautifully detailed dolphin feet all in super condition.

They measure 2 1/2" (6.5 cms) x 2 1/2" (6.5 cms) across x 1 1/4" (3 cms) tall all with matching hallmarks for Birmingham 1864 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Hyde Aston

There are no inscriptions or monograms and they weigh 80 grams/ 2.5 troy oz the pair.

These super salts will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

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Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Shell Salts to the Victorian era.

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Description
This is a super pair of antique Victorian sterling silver shell salt cellars with gilded bowls and beautifully detailed dolphin feet all in super condition.

They measure 2 1/2" (6.5 cms) x 2 1/2" (6.

“
5 cms) across x 1 1/4" (3 cms) tall all with matching hallmarks for Birmingham 1864 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Hyde Aston.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. A pair of Victorian sterling silver open salt cellars shaped like scallop shells supported by cast dolphin feet.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Shell' Salts with Dolphin Feet 1864

There are no inscriptions or monograms and they weigh 80 grams/ 2.5 troy oz the pair.

These super salts will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Shell Salts to the Victorian era.

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Robert Bush Antiques
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Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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A pair of Victorian sterling silver open salt cellars shaped like scallop shells supported by cast dolphin feet.
Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Shell' Salts with Dolphin Feet 1864
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During the mid-nineteenth century, Victorian silversmiths frequently drew inspiration from Rococo and marine themes, incorporating motifs such as scallop shells and sculpted dolphins into formal tableware.

High-grade sterling silver (925 parts per thousand) was standard for fine Victorian dining items, often formed by casting intricate components like feet separately before soldering them to chased or pressed silver bowls.

Authentic British pieces bear a complete set of hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the lion passant for sterling quality, an assay office symbol, a makers mark, and a specific date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

These small vessels can be arranged on a dining table centre during formal dinners or repurposed as decorative containers for small jewellery on a dressing table or sideboard.

Salt should be washed out immediately after use to prevent chemical pitting and corrosion of the silver, followed by gentle hand washing and polishing with a dedicated silver cloth to remove tarnish.
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