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DESCRIPTION

Very stylish Georgian silver salt and blue glass liner. The sides are beautifully pierced with Hoho birds amongst foliage and a crest engraved cartouche. The liner has rim shaped to match the salt and a star cut base.

SILVERSMITH

Robert Hennell I and David Hennell I

DATE or HALLMARK

1770

ASSAY OFFICE

London

SIZE in INCHES

length: 3 1/4

width: 2 5/8

height: 2

SILVER STANDARD

.925 sterling silver

OVERALL CONDITION

My silversmith has restored this item. The work done was to repair some small splits to the delicate piercing and the top rim. Extra silver has also been added to the inside at critical points to prevent future splits. This type of item often fails at the joint between the leg tops and the base rim. Unusually, this example was perfect in this area and no work was required.

FAULTS

See above for the silver. The blue glass liner has some rim chips but in my opinion is worth keeping as it still looks good.
Back Price £175 sold Item Number: M1768 several