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A Desirable Victorian Novelty Silver 'Viking Ship' Salt Tub
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A Desirable Victorian Novelty Silver 'Viking Ship' Salt Tub

19th century
For Sale by Booth Antiques
Description

A rare and interesting late Victorian novelty silver salt tub. This appealing example is formed to represent a Viking ship, with detail to the bow and stern. The interior is richly gilded to protect from salt burn and the tub is fully hallmarked. Victorian society loved novelty items and a tableware piece was a popular choice, being both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or holes.

Date :- London 1898.

Maker :- Holland, Aldwinkle & Slater.

Width :- 8 cm.

Height :- 6.7 cm.

Depth :- 3 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.7cm (2.64")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Salt Cellar to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241862
Dealers Internal Reference
B403
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Description
A rare and interesting late Victorian novelty silver salt tub. This appealing example is formed to represent a Viking ship, with detail to the bow and stern. The interior is richly gilded to protect from salt burn and the tub is fully hallmarked.
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Victorian society loved novelty items and a tableware piece was a popular choice, being both decorative and practical.
Booth Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. A Victorian sterling silver salt tub fashioned in the shape of a boat with a gilded interior and visible hallmarks on the exterior side.
fig 1. A Desirable Victorian Novelty Silver 'Viking Ship' Salt Tub

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, splits or holes.

Date :- London 1898.

Maker :- Holland, Aldwinkle & Slater.

Width :- 8 cm.

Height :- 6.7 cm.

Depth :- 3 cm.

Height
6.7cm (2.64")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Salt Cellar to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241862
Dealers Internal Ref
B403
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A Victorian sterling silver salt tub fashioned in the shape of a boat with a gilded interior and visible hallmarks on the exterior side.
A Desirable Victorian Novelty Silver 'Viking Ship' Salt Tub
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A Victorian sterling silver salt tub fashioned in the shape of a boat with a gilded interior and visible hallmarks on the exterior side.
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  • ObjectSalt Cellars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
  • ColourSilver and Gold
  • MotifsBoat form, Gilded interior, Stamped hallmarks
  • SizeH 6.7 cm (3 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

A Victorian novelty silver salt tub takes the sculptural form of a boat, representing a Viking ship with detailed decorations on the bow and stern. This piece consists of sterling silver with a polished finish in silver on the exterior and a gilded gold interior surface. The exterior side bears stamped hallmarks near the base. The design includes a raised, curved stern post and a lower curled bow. Measuring 6.7 cm high, 8 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, this item functions as a tabletop salt cellar. Placed on a sideboard top, the salt tub serves as a decorative tableware item in a dining room or living space today, continuing its original function of holding salt for meals while displaying period Victorian craftsmanship.

FAQs

A Victorian novelty silver salt cellar is a small tabletop container created during the nineteenth century in imaginative, non-traditional forms, such as boats, animals, or figurines, designed to hold loose salt for dining.

These pieces were primarily crafted from sterling silver, with many incorporating a thin layer of gold gilding on the interior surface to prevent the silver from reacting with and being corroded by the salt.

Authenticity is confirmed by inspecting the stamped British hallmarks, which typically include the lion passant for sterling quality, an assay office symbol, a specific date letter, and the makers initials.

Smaller novelty items can be incorporated into modern settings as functional table accessories, displayed within a curio cabinet, or placed on a bedroom dressing table to hold small items of jewellery.

Empty salt contents immediately after use and wash with warm water and mild liquid soap. Dry thoroughly with a lint-free cloth and polish the silver exterior gently while avoiding aggressive rubbing on the delicate gilt lining.
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