Description
An Absolutely Stunning Identical Matched Pair of English Sterling Silver Gilt rectangular form Open Salts Cellars of good heavy gauge quality and generous proportions.
Each with stylish floral and gadrooned rim above a body and raised on plain stepped base support.
Mark of James Kirby Waterhouse & Co. Carver Street, Sheffield.
One Salt is assayed in Sheffield 1817, the other in 1822.
Condition: Superb, no imperfections, nice clear markings. Gilding is perfect inside, no need for glass liners when in use.
Width: (an impressive) 4.25” (10.75cm). Depth: 3” (7.5cm). Height: (just under) 1.75″ (4.5cm).
Total Weight: (an impressive) 8ozs. (227gramms)
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
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Kirby Waterhouse & Company: A well known Sheffield Silversmithing firm of the early 19th century. The partners were James Kirkby, Joseph Waterhouse and John Hodgson. Made candlesticks, candelabra and fine large presentation silver. The Queen owns a set of 12 Candlesticks 1814/1815 by this maker, having entered the Royal collection via Queen Victoria.See
- Dimensions
- 4.25ʺW × 3ʺD × 1.75ʺH
- Styles
- Georgian
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Superb, no imperfections, nice clear markings. Gilding is perfect inside, no need for glass liners when in use.Superb, no imperfections, nice clear markings. Gilding is perfect inside, no need for glass liners when in use.
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