What were salt dishes used for?

Dining guests used these small open vessels to take pinches of salt during meals before modern shakers existed. They sat directly upon the table, often accompanied by miniature spoons for serving.

How do I spot original glass liners?

Original glass liners fit the internal contours of the silver mount precisely without excess movement. They typically display period characteristics such as hand-blown pontil marks or specific cobalt and cranberry colourations.

Are these salts sold in pairs?

Many listings feature matched pairs designed to sit symmetrically at opposite ends of a dining setting. Larger gatherings occasionally required sets of four or more, sometimes found complete with fitted presentation cases.

How do I care for silver salt dishes?

Silver components require gentle cleaning with appropriate non-abrasive polishes to preserve fine chasing and hallmarks. Removable glass liners should be washed separately in warm water to prevent chemical damage to the metal.

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These victorian silver salt dishes are small, exquisite vessels for the dining table, combining fine metalwork with coloured glass.

Birmingham 1885 Victorian Solid Silver Pair of Six Lobed Salt Cellars with the Original Matching Spoons by Vale Brothers and Sermon.

19th century

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Birmingham 1885 Victorian Solid Silver Pair of Six Lobed Salt Cellars with the Original Matching Spoons by Vale Brothers and Sermon.

From Serpentine Antiques

£195

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19th century

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Antique Silver Salt Cellars. Four Victorian Salt Dishes. Thomas Smily.

From Krave Antiques

£345

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18th century

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Pair Antique Silver Salts.

From George James Antiques

£295

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19th century

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Pair Antique Silver Dishes.

From George James Antiques

£1,895

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Victorian Silver Salt Dishes

Birmingham 1885 Victorian Solid Silver Pair of Six Lobed Salt Cellars with the Original Matching Spoons by Vale Brothers and Sermon.

Antique Silver Salt Cellars. Four Victorian Salt Dishes. Thomas Smily.

Pair Antique Silver Salts.

Pair Antique Silver Dishes.

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