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EDWARDS & BALL - Antique Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars - U.K. - C. 1838

About the Item

EDWARDS & BALL (Henry Edwards and Edward John Ball, Silversmiths, High Street, Birmingham - active late 1830's to 1840's) - Fine quality pair of antique Neoclassical style sterling silver salt cellars with parcel-gilt wells and associated spoons (one spoon signed W.H.L. for William Henry Leather, Birmingham, circa 1900 - no marks to the other spoon) - late Regency or early Victorian period - each shell shaped cellar bowl is raised on three cast dolphin feet - each spoon with shell shaped bowls and ball finials - full British sterling silver hallmarks in the bowl of each cellar - contained in the original velvet and satin lined leather clad fitted retail presentation box - United Kingdom (Birmingham) - circa 1838. Excellent antique condition - both spoons by different makers - gold wash faded and thinning in areas - no loss - no damage - no repairs - tarnishing and minor surface scratches - the retail presentation box with scuffs and scratches to the leather, minor stains to the satin lining and wear / loss to the velvet lining - signs of age and use. Size / Dimensions - 2 3/8" Wide x 2 3/8" Deep x 1 3/8" High (Each). Box Size / Dimensions - 7 1/2" Wide x 3 3/4" Deep x 1 3/4" High. Weight - 50 Grams (Cellars Only).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)Width: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)Depth: 2.38 in (6.05 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Sterling Silver,Cast,Gilt,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1838
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265250049992