ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SET 4 OPEN SILVER SALTS W GLASS LINERS

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Description: Antique Georgian set of 4 sterling silver salts with blue glass liners. Made by John White, 1755, during the reign of George II in London, England.

Approx 2 3/4 inches accross widest part. Top rim is 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Height is 1 1/2 inches. Silver alone weighs 306 grams.

Classic flattened round body with tiny fluting forming neck and rolled outwards rim. Each stands on 3 magnificent paw legs, with beautiful detail.
The front of each salt is engraved with a rope above which is a pointy-eared animal (wolf or horse?) holding a flower-bearing stalk in it's mouth.

Each salt has a blue glass liner. Each salt is hallmarked on the bottom: Maker IW (John White), lion (sterling silver), leopard crowned (London), and date mark U.

Salts are in very good condition, especially considering their age. Marks are slightly worn, but clearly legible.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: 3947
Condition: good	Year: 1750
Title: ANTIQUE GEORGIAN SET 4 OPEN SILVER SALTS W GLASS LINERS

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