Antique Silver Salt Cellars

We are pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver salt cellars. All of our antique silver salt cellars can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults. Please click on an image of a salt cellar to see a larger picture

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	j4769 - Edwardian Sterling Silver Pair Of Salt Cellars: Hallmarked in Birmingham, 1907 by J. Wilmot, this handsome, antique silver pair of salt cellars, a rectangular in shape, and feature gadroon borders, gilt interiors and engraved crests. Each salt cellar measures 1.5 inches (4cm) tall, by 3.5 inches (9cm) wide, by 2.5 inches (6.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 5 troy ounces.	£245
	d7414 - Victorian Sterling Silver Pair Of Salt Dishes: Carrying import marks for London, 1886 by David Bridge, this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver pair of salt dishes, are modeled as cherub style figures holding shells. The salt cellars also carry their original marks, and their original gilding. Each salt dish measures 2.5 inches (6.5cm) tall, by 3 inches (7.5cm) in maximum width, and weighs 2.59 troy ounces.	£595
	d5698 - Sterling Silver Salt Cellar: Hallmarked in London, 1920 by Carringtons, this delightful silver salt cellar is octagonal in shape, and very plain in style, copying designs popular around the 1680's. The salt cellar features reed decorations, and four scroll arms, and measures 5.5 inches (14cm) tall.	£725
	j1690 - Georgian Sterling Silver Set Of Four Salt Cellars: Hallmarked in London, 1786 by Hester Bateman, this attractive set of four antique silver salt cellars, feature pierced and floral engraved work on the sides, blue glass liners, bead borders and four cast and applied feet. Each salt cellar measures 2 inches (5 cms) tall, by 3.5 inches (9 cms) wide and 2.35 inches (6 cms) deep.	£2,975

More Information On Silver Salt Cellars

The earliest silver salts were large ceremonial pieces that graced the tables of the aristocracy. At formal dinners, the piece was passed around the landed gentry but not offered to the common serfs. Hence the expression, 'not worth his salt'. The typical sterling silver salt cellar first appeared in the early seventeen hundreds, answering to the dining needs of the growing middle class. The forms developed in these early years, the trencher salt, the cauldron salt, the capstan salt and the boat shaped salt remained the most popular designs from that day till this. These antique silver salt cellars were designed to remain in place on the table, with each diner having his own salt. Traditionally, a large silver salt spoon lay on the table in front of the salt cellar, but today most people prefer a small spoon that lies in the salt or to simply 'pinch'. Although they were never used this way originally, today people often like to use a pair of salts, one for salt, one for pepper.