Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles. Antique Georgian British Sterling Silver Cauldron Open Salt Cellars Sheffield. DESCRIPTION Antique sterling silver Georgian open cauldron salt cellars. A pair of British silver open salts made in Sheffield in either 1811 or 1826, unfortunately the makers marks is rubbed beyond recognition. These pair of heavy pot bellied salt cellars are ornately decorated on the top rim with wavy gadroons and sit on three lion paw feet with lion head shoulders. Fully hallmarked underneath they include their thick glass inserts. They are accompanied with two later Victorian sterling silver salt spoons made by James Dixon & sons of Sheffield in 1884. Both are fully hallmarked under the bowl and decorated with scallop shells and foliage on the stem. Salt cellars marked on base: lion passant (sterling), head(George IV), crown (Sheffield), C (year mark), SGX?? (makers mark) Spoon marked JD&S (James Dixon & sons), Crown (Sheffield), Lion passant (sterling), S (year mark) A great addition to your victorian home decor or the perfect housewarming gift idea. MEASUREMENTS Cellars measure between 2.75″ diameter by 1.75″ tall. Spoons measure 3.5″ long by 0.75″ and together weigh 10.2oz. CONDITION In good condition considering age (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description). Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead). Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone. Pearse & Sinead <3 <3. See our other items. The item "Antique Georgian British Sterling Silver Cauldron Open Salt Cellars Sheffield" is in sale since Thursday, April 20, 2017. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt Cellars". The seller is "pearsefee" and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1800-1849
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Maker: Unbranded