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Set of Four Antique Solid Silver Pedestal Salts 1878
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Set of Four Antique Solid Silver Pedestal Salts 1878

19th century
Sold 24 December 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

This is a wonderful set of four, solid sterling silver pedestal salts.

Each is clearly hallmarked for London 1878, with the maker's mark of Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington). They are all in excellent condition.

Oval in shape, with scroll handles raised on rectangular pedestal feet, the bodies of the salts are decorated with flowers, scrolls and birds above a gadrooned band with bead edge to foot and rim. There is an empty cartouche on each side and the internal gilding is excellent.

Dimensions:

Height: 7cm

Width (including handles): 12.5cm

Depth: 5.2cm

Total Silver Weight: 276g

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated these Antique Silver Salts to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA936825
Dealers Internal Reference
C323
Description
This is a wonderful set of four, solid sterling silver pedestal salts.
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Each is clearly hallmarked for London 1878, with the maker's mark of Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington).
The Silver Cabinet

They are all in excellent condition.

fig 1. A set of four antique sterling silver pedestal salt cellars featuring boat-shaped bowls, scroll handles, embossed floral motifs, and gilt interiors.
fig 1. Set of Four Antique Solid Silver Pedestal Salts 1878

Oval in shape, with scroll handles raised on rectangular pedestal feet, the bodies of the salts are decorated with flowers, scrolls and birds above a gadrooned band with bead edge to foot and rim. There is an empty cartouche on each side and the internal gilding is excellent.

fig 2. A set of four antique sterling silver pedestal salt cellars featuring boat-shaped bowls, scroll handles, embossed floral motifs, and gilt interiors.
fig 2. Set of Four Antique Solid Silver Pedestal Salts 1878

Dimensions:

Height: 7cm

Width (including handles): 12.5cm

Depth: 5.2cm

Total Silver Weight: 276g

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated these Antique Silver Salts to the Victorian era.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
5.2cm (2.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA936825
Dealers Internal Ref
C323
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Archive I A set of four antique sterling silver pedestal salt cellars featuring boat-shaped bowls, scroll handles, embossed floral motifs, and gilt interiors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Set of Four Antique Solid Silver Pedestal Salts 1878

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A set of four antique sterling silver pedestal salt cellars featuring boat-shaped bowls, scroll handles, embossed floral motifs, and gilt interiors.
Set of Four Antique Solid Silver Pedestal Salts 1878
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A set of four antique sterling silver pedestal salt cellars featuring boat-shaped bowls, scroll handles, embossed floral motifs, and gilt interiors.
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  • ObjectSalt Cellars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Vermeil
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll handles, Embossed floral repousse, Pedestal base, Gilt interior
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 5.2 cm (2 in)

During the Victorian era, salt cellars were an essential element of formal dining tables, often reflecting the wealth and social standing of the household through intricate designs and precious metals.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as casting, repousse, chasing, and gilding (often with a gold wash interior known as vermeil to prevent corrosion from salt).

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the assay office, date letter, makers mark, and the standard of silver purity.

They can be displayed on a sideboard or used creatively as small decorative containers for holding items like rings or pins on a dressing table.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized silver cloth or mild silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasives, and stored in a tarnish-resistant environment.
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