Lot 1800 , A pair of George III silver oval salts, on splayed legs, Soloman Hougham, London, 1812, length 89mm, together with a George III silver oval mustard pot, Abstinando King, London, 1797.
A pair of George III silver oval salts, on splayed legs, Soloman Hougham, London, 1812, length 89mm, together with a George III silver oval mustard pot, Abstinando King, London, 1797.
£70-100
Condition:
Both salts have engraved initials. Some green oxidisation visible on the interior of both salts. Some tarnishing in places. Both wobble slightly on a flat surface. Hallmarks clear. One of the blue glass liners has two large chips to the top rim. One of the salts lower rim, upon which the liner sits, is dented in two places. Mustard- Two small dents to the lower rim upon which the liner sits. Cover hinge a little loose in situ. Minor nicks and scratches around the body in general. Lacking spoon. Hallmark's clear, but with some slight rubbing to the maker's mark.
Sold for £95