A Superb Pair of 18th Century Silver Condiment Tubs

A superb pair of pierced silver condiment tubs, dating from the 18th Century. These fine items have circular bodies with beautiful fretwork featuring draped swags and three ball and claw feet. One has a large cartouche with a handsome armorial - this armorial is repeated on the base rim of the other. On the underside of the bases are the original pricked initials. The original use would have been for salt but due to the good capacity, the tubs lend themselves to a variety of table uses, such as mint sauce, cranberry, mayonnaise or parmesan. Beautiful pieces, both practical and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Worldwide

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, breaks or splits. The liners are undamaged.

Hallmarks :- Very soft. A Sterling lion to one, with a rubbed Maker's mark. Sheffield town mark and date letter to the other.

Date :- Sheffield 1776.

Height :- 5.2 cms.

Diameter :- 5.5 cms.

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