A fine set of four George III Salt Cellars made in London in 1783 by Robert Hennell.
A fine set of four George III Salt Cellars made in London in 1783 by Robert Hennell.
£1,950
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The Salts stand on a stepped oval foot decorated with beading. The slightly baluster, "Boat", shaped body also rises to an applied beaded rim with scroll ends, decorated with herring bone engraving each side. The interiors are finely gilded and the front of the main body is engraved with a contemporary Crest. Each is in excellent condition and fully marked in the foot.
Height: 2.5 inches, 6.25 cm.
Length: 4.75 inches, 11.88 cm.
Width: 2.6 inches, 6.5 cm.
Weight: 15oz, the set.
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