Set of Four Early George III Sterling Silver Salt
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Description
Set of Four Early George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars with Later Spoons
hallmarked London, 1762-1763, by John Muns (ca. 1725-1768; free 1746), with lobed and gadrooned rim and raised on three step-crested and -padded feet, together with a set of four salt spoons hallmarked Birmingham, 1876-1877, by George Unite & Sons, with circular gilt bowl, twisted stem and figural "apostle" finial.
salts, h. 1-5/8", dia. 2-5/8"; spoons, l. 3"; 10.92 total t. oz.
Literature: Arthur G. Grimwade, London Goldsmiths, 1697-1837: Their Marks and Lives, Third Edition (London: Faber & Faber, 1990), p. 604.
hallmarked London, 1762-1763, by John Muns (ca. 1725-1768; free 1746), with lobed and gadrooned rim and raised on three step-crested and -padded feet, together with a set of four salt spoons hallmarked Birmingham, 1876-1877, by George Unite & Sons, with circular gilt bowl, twisted stem and figural "apostle" finial.
salts, h. 1-5/8", dia. 2-5/8"; spoons, l. 3"; 10.92 total t. oz.
Literature: Arthur G. Grimwade, London Goldsmiths, 1697-1837: Their Marks and Lives, Third Edition (London: Faber & Faber, 1990), p. 604.
Condition
**The foot of one cellar is bent downward so that it stands on the tip of the foot. One cellar has three shallow "fingerprint" dents, the largest 1/4"; this and another cellar each have a single pinpoint dent. All the cellars show some scratches and scattered salt spotting from use. Otherwise no issues noted beyond the expected surface wear consistent with age. The spoons in very good condition, with some fading to the gilt bowl interiors.
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Set of Four Early George III Sterling Silver Salt
Estimate $300 - $500
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