Darringtons are delighted to present for sale this lovely quality heavy weight silver Salt Cellar which features possible Duty Dodge Marks. This has interesting marks on the base which we believe to be an attempt by a silver smith to dodge the duty, saving themselves the the time and cost in getting it assayed. Potentially this could be a provincial piece of silver as the effort was larger for them, and more common to find duty dodging. As would be the case the silversmith has also failed to strike the marks clearly so identification is a little tricky. Caldron salts were popular from the 1740s, this being heavier and 4 legged, we assume it’s a little later in the 18th century, but before hallmarking came in 1790’s as a single stamp. There was a period where a 6 pence per oz duty at the assay office was in effect from 1720 to 1757, so it could be possible its within that time frame too. This delightful George II or III silver oval cauldron salt has a pretty gadrooned rim and hoofed feet. The feet interestingly are trefoil shaped. Period: George II or III. Weight: 3.69 troy oz in total (114.7 grams). Length: 3.5 inches 88. Width: 2.7 inches 68. Height: 1.7 inches 43. In good condition for its very approx 240 year age, may have surface wear, scratches, marks and signs of use commensurate with age. Marks are poorly struck (which may have been intentional at the time). A few minor dings in the base only visible at certain angles. The salt may have had a blue glass liner at some point, or interior gilt, which are both absent, but still a quality piece of Georgian silver tableware. Check out the above photographs for a detailed look. Any questions please let us know, always happy to help. The item “C1780 Oval George III Cauldron Salt Cellar on four hoofed feet DUTY DODGE marks” is in sale since Sunday, August 8, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Salt & Pepper Cellars/Shakers”. The seller is “darringtons” and is located in Littlehampton. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Kuwait, Philippines, Qatar, Uruguay, Viet nam, Russian federation.
- Antique: Yes
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Product: Salt & Pepper Cellars/ Shakers
- Style: Antique
- Age: Pre-1800
- Material: Solid Silver
- Brand: Georgian
- Pattern: Georgian
