FINE 1896 ANTIQUE SOLID STERLING SILVER SHELL SALTS & SPOON, EARLY ENGLISH HALLMARKS, MINT. A fine 19th C. Pair of solid sterling silver Victorian shell salt bowls or cellars with matching spoon by well known English Silversmiths. Each shell was expertly handcrafted & fully hallmarked for Birmingham, date letter “W” for 1896; makers initials are A & J. Z, for A & J Zimmerman Ltd (Arthur & John Zimmerman), guaranteed authentic hallmarks; photo of genuine hallmarks was difficult to capture but all there. Elegantly designed salt shells that display very nicely on three balled feet with rare sterling matched shell spoon. PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS AS THEY ARE INCLUSIVE OF OUR DESCRIPTION. Happy to answer any questions. Over 120 years old and they remain in very good condition with no dents, dings, past repairs nor in need if any, guaranteed. They are a true sterling silver in color, however the lighting cast a bit of a gold color across all that doesnt exist, we promise. We have not polished; all bear an aged patina, very light tarnish, easily removed if you prefer a bright, polished sterling. Each shell measures approx 5 cm x 5 cm and together they weigh approx 21 grams, excluding the matched sterling spoon. Truley a lovely looking pair of Victorian shell salt bowls. WE CAREFULLY REINSPECT & WRAP ALL ITEMS VERY WELL. The item “FINE 1896 ANTIQUE SOLID STERLING SILVER SHELL SALTS & SPOON, HALLMARKS, MINT” is in sale since Saturday, April 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt Cellars”. The seller is “affinity4antiques” and is located in Los Gatos, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Brand: A & J Zimmerman, England
- Pattern: English Shell
- Style: Victorian
- Age: 1850-1899
