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1843 London Sterling Silver Salt Cellar W/ Oriental Motifs

$ 89.23

Availability: 98 in stock
  • Age: 1800-1849
  • Composition: Sterling Silver
  • Brand: Frederick Dear
  • Style: oriental
  • Condition: excellent original condition. gilt interior. Engraved crest on the side.

    Description

    This is a beautiful antique silver salt from a local estate. It measures 3 ¼ inches in diameter and stands 1 ¾ inches tall. The mouth is 2 1/8 inches in diameter. the salt stands on three feet. Above each foot is an oriental style head with a pointed hat. The bottom carries the lion silver standard hallmark, the London city mark, the head of Queen Victoria, and the date letter for 1843. It also carries the “FD” makers mark for Frederick Dear (Registered Jan. 1839). The piece has no damage, and has clear hallmarks. It weighs 91.6 grams. Buyer pays shipping, in USA. Thank you.