Antique Silver Salt Cellars
First documented in Ancient Rome, table containers for salt became hugely popular in England during the Elizabethan era. Salt was seen as a sign of purity, and it was also used widely to cover the taste of half rotten foods. Salt cellars from before the 18th century are rare, and most commonly they are found from the late 1700’s onwards. The most popular form is the ‘cauldron’, however early 1700’s ‘trencher’ examples are highly prized. From elaborate to plain designs, salt cellars are still as popular today as they have been throughout our history.
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b8355 : Sterling Silver & Glass Pair Of Salt Cellars
Hallmarked In 1869
Hallmarked in London in 1869 by Robert Harper, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Salt Cellars, feature engraved decoration and blue glass liners. Each salt cellar measures 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) in diameter.
£465
L8034 : Sterling Silver Pair Of Salt Cellars
Hallmarked In 1764
Hallmarked in London in 1764 by John Muns, this handsome pair of Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, are plain in style, with reed borders and blue glass liners. Each salt cellar measures 1.5"(3.5cm) tall, by 3"(8cm) in diameter, and the pair together weigh 2.72 troy ounces.
£625
b9743p : Sterling Silver & Glass Pair Of Pierced Salt Cellars
Hallmarked In 1763
Hallmarked in London in 1763 by John Langford II and John Sebille, this unusual, pair of George III, Antique Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, stand on ball and claw feet, and feature shaped borders, pierced sides, and clear glass liners. Each salt cellar measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) in diameter with a silver weight of 5.4 troy ounces.
£895
b9864 : Sterling Silver Set Of 4 Boat Shaped Salt Cellars
Hallmarked In 1787
Hallmarked in London in 1787, this fine, set of four George III, Antique Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, are 'Boat shaped', and feature reed detailing and gilt interiors. Each salt cellar measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 5"(12.5cm) wide, and the set together weighs 18.6 troy ounces.
£1,825
b6502 : Sterling Silver Set Of 6 Salt Cellars
Hallmarked In 1880
Hallmarked in London in 1880 by Goldsmiths Alliance Ltd., this ornate antique sterling silver set of six salt cellars and six spoons features circular gilt-lined bowls with embossed foliate decoration and applied beaded borders, each raised on three paw feet. The accompanying spoons are in fiddle and thread pattern. Presented in the original fitted velvet-lined case, the salts measure 1.5" (4cm) high and 3" (8cm) in diameter, the spoons 4.25" (10.5cm) long, and the total weight of silver is 23 troy ounces.
The presentation case measures 3 in. (9 cm) high, 14.75 in. (37.5 cm) wide, 10 in. (25.5 cm) deep.
£1,975
L6873 : Sterling Silver Pair Of Salt Cellars
Hallmarked In 1969
Hallmarked in London in 1969 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, feature flame pierced gilt sides, and gilt interiors to the bowl. Each salt cellar measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm) in diameter, and together they weigh 10.5 troy ounces.
£2,975