A rare set of four sterling silver shell shaped open salts by Caldwell, a figural turtle forming the base of each salt. The rim of the bowls are chased with shells. Height 2 1/4″; length 5″; width 4″; length turtle 3 1/4″. Total weight 29.75 troy oz. Very good condition with some wear to the gold wash in the bowls. No damage or repairs. Marked J E Caldwell & Co. Silverperfect under the trade name Britannia was established in 1979. We specialize in fine American, English and Continental silver. The item “TURTLES Set FOUR Caldwell Shell Sterling Open Salts Tjurtle Bases” is in sale since Monday, March 14, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt Cellars”. The seller is “silverperfect” and is located in Chesterfield, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Maker: J E Caldwell
- Age: 1850-1899