How do I use antique salt cellars today?

Open salt cellars make charming table accessories for serving flaky sea salt or individual portions during dinner parties. Guests use small salt spoons or clean pinches to season their food directly. They also function well on dressing tables for holding small items like rings or pins when not in use on the dining table.

Are glass liners original to the salts?

Original glass liners fit snugly into the silver framework and match the period characteristics of the cut or coloured glass from that era. Cobalt blue and cranberry glass inserts are particularly common in Victorian and Edwardian examples. Replacements do occur frequently due to accidental breakage over the decades, so checking the fit against the rim is standard practice.

How should I clean sterling silver condiments?

Gentle washing with warm water and mild washing-up liquid removes daily dust and preserves the underlying metal. Soft cloths prevent scratching during routine maintenance. Harsh chemical dips strip away desirable aged patination and can damage vulnerable glass inserts or enamel work if liquid seeps underneath.

What is a novelty condiment set?

Novelty sets take whimsical shapes inspired by animals, farmyard creatures or historical objects like Scottish quaichs while retaining a functional purpose. Birds, chicks and swans with hinged wings conceal the condiment containers within their bodies. Silversmiths produced these playful items largely during the Victorian and Edwardian periods to amuse diners at formal meals.

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Silver condiment cellars bring the refinement of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian dining tables into modern homes through small, beautifully crafted tableware.

Art Deco George VI Condiment Set, Made by William Neale

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco George VI Condiment Set, Made by William Neale

From Poirot Art Deco

£645

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1900 - 1920

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A Superb Pair of Silver Wirework Condiment Tubs

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£345

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Cranberry Flashed Cut Glass and Silver Plate Cruet Set – Circa 1905

From Kingsdown Antiques

£275

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Striking Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars – London, 1870

19th century

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Striking Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars – London, 1870

From Kingsdown Antiques

£695

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19th century

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Unusual Victorian Silver Plated Vintage Car Cruet Set

From Piers Rankin Antique Silver

£575

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Unusual Cased Pair of Silver "Quaich" Novelty Salts by Josiah Williams & Co, London 1917

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£275

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1940 - 1960

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Cut Glass & Silver Swan Dish

From William Rand Antiques

£220

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Cased Pair of Norwegian Art Deco Silver and Enamel Salts, Circa 1930

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Good Antique Sterling Silver Salt Set – London, 1897

From Kingsdown Antiques

£235

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Victorian Sterling Silver Boxed Three Piece Condiment Set

From Piers Rankin Antique Silver

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature solid sterling silver and silver plate alongside cobalt and cranberry glass elements spanning the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods.

19th century

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Victorian Sterling Silver Four Bottle Cruet or Condiment Set

From Piers Rankin Antique Silver

£485

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19th century

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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Salts 1899

From Robert Bush Antiques

£375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Bird' Salts & Spoons in Case 1884

From Robert Bush Antiques

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Set of 4 Art Deco Silver Plated Salt Cellars with Cobalt Glass Liners – Circa 1930

From Kingsdown Antiques

£145

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Elegant Quality Antique Edwardian Cruet Set

1900 - 1920

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Elegant Quality Antique Edwardian Cruet Set

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£165

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot 1882

19th century

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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot 1882

From Robert Bush Antiques

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Silver Condiment Cellars

Art Deco George VI Condiment Set, Made by William Neale

A Superb Pair of Silver Wirework Condiment Tubs

Antique Edwardian Cranberry Flashed Cut Glass and Silver Plate Cruet Set – Circa 1905

Striking Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars – London, 1870

Unusual Victorian Silver Plated Vintage Car Cruet Set

Unusual Cased Pair of Silver "Quaich" Novelty Salts by Josiah Williams & Co, London 1917

Cut Glass & Silver Swan Dish

Cased Pair of Norwegian Art Deco Silver and Enamel Salts, Circa 1930

Good Antique Sterling Silver Salt Set – London, 1897

Victorian Sterling Silver Boxed Three Piece Condiment Set

Victorian Sterling Silver Four Bottle Cruet or Condiment Set

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Salts 1899

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Bird' Salts & Spoons in Case 1884

Set of 4 Art Deco Silver Plated Salt Cellars with Cobalt Glass Liners – Circa 1930

Elegant Quality Antique Edwardian Cruet Set

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot 1882

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