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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Shell Salts 1875
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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Shell Salts 1875

19th century
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 1875 with the silversmiths mark for George Unite

There are no inscriptions or monograms and they weigh 75.8 grams/ 2.4 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 Salt Cellars 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 1875 with the silversmiths mark for George Unite.
Robert Bush Antiques
fig 1. A pair of Victorian sterling silver open salt cellars shaped like scallop shells with ornate cast feet.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Shell Salts 1875

There are no inscriptions or monograms and they weigh 75.8 grams/ 2.4 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 Salt Cellars to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231609
Dealers Internal Ref
1030
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

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 with ornate cast feet.
Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Shell Salts 1875
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Open salt cellars were standard dining accessories prior to the mid-twentieth century introduction of anti-caking agents in free-flowing table salt. Scallop shell motifs gained widespread popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, drawing inspiration from classical Rococo and Renaissance maritime imagery.

Victorian salt cellars were predominantly crafted from sterling silver (925 purity) using casting, embossing, and chasing techniques. Intricate details such as fluted shells and sculptural dolphin or scroll feet were cast separately and soldered onto the main body.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces feature a full set of official hallmarks stamped into the metal. These include the lion passant for sterling purity, an assay office mark (such as a leopards head for London or anchor for Birmingham), a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture, and a makers mark.

While originally intended for salt on a formal dining table, these small vessels can be repurposed as luxury ring dishes on a dressing table, salt cellars for artisanal finishing salts during dinner parties, or displayed inside a glass cabinet alongside other period metalwork.

Salt is highly corrosive to silver, so open salts should be emptied and wiped clean after use. Clean the silver periodically using a soft cloth and a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish, taking care around intricate carved or cast relief areas to prevent compound build-up.
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