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Pair Victorian Silver Salts.
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Pair Victorian Silver Salts.

19th century
Sold 11 December 2025 · George James Antiques
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Late Victorian silver salt cellars; of plain circular design (heralding the early Arts & Crafts movement,) this fine pair are typical of the period.

Birmingham. 1899. G.C. Whiles.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Salts to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA597978
Dealers Internal Reference
28/1109
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Description
Late Victorian silver salt cellars; of plain circular design (heralding the early Arts & Crafts movement,) this fine pair are typical of the period.

Birmingham. 1899. G.C. Whiles.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Salts to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA597978
Dealers Internal Ref
28/1109
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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A pair of polished silver open salt cellars with rounded bowls and flat rims displayed against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of polished silver open salt cellars with rounded bowls and flat rims displayed against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair Victorian Silver Salts.

Archive II A pair of polished silver open salt cellars with rounded bowls and flat rims displayed against a plain background. View II
Archive III A pair of polished silver open salt cellars with rounded bowls and flat rims displayed against a plain background. View III
Archive IV A pair of polished silver open salt cellars with rounded bowls and flat rims displayed against a plain background. View IV
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George James Antiques
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Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
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Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
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A pair of polished silver open salt cellars with rounded bowls and flat rims displayed against a plain background.
Pair Victorian Silver Salts.
Ref: SA597978
A pair of polished silver open salt cellars with rounded bowls and flat rims displayed against a plain background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRolled rim, Circular basin, Flat base
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Victorian silver salts were essential dining table accessories used to hold ground salt before the invention of free-flowing table salt. During the 19th century, matching pairs or sets of open salt cellars became standard features of formal British dining, often reflecting the ornate or classical design preferences of the period.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, often hallmarked to indicate the assay office, standard, and date of manufacture. Silversmiths utilised techniques such as spinning, casting, and hand-hammering, occasionally incorporating gilt interiors known as wash-gilt to prevent corrosion from the salt.

Authentic pieces feature clear British hallmarks stamped into the metal, denoting the makers mark, sterling standard symbol, town mark, and date letter. Additionally, genuine antique items display expected surface wear, minor patination, and construction methods consistent with 19th-century silversmithing.

These versatile small vessels can be repurposed as elegant catchalls for rings and small trinkets on a dressing table or displayed openly on dining tables and sideboards to introduce reflective metallic accents and historical character to contemporary spaces.

Preserve silver items by storing them in tarnish-resistant cloths or bags and cleaning them infrequently with a specialist non-abrasive silver polish to protect the historic patina. Avoid harsh chemical dips, which can strip the aged finish and damage hallmarks.
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