Decorative Arts & Design Part I: Silver

March 2530, 2023
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LOT 388

Lot 388

Set of Four Mid-Georgian Silver Shell Salt Cellars, possibly Provincial, c.1760

Set of Four Mid-Georgian Silver Shell Salt Cellars, possibly Provincial, c.1760
Lot 388 Details
Set of Four Mid-Georgian Silver Shell Salt Cellars, possibly Provincial, c.1760

width 3.5 in — 8.8 cm
8.9 oz. — 278 grams
maker's marks W*T (Grimwade #3907)

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with double-headed eagle crests; several splits and repairs; three marked only with a single maker's mark at the outside rim

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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