Small English Silver Shakers by John Gallimore, 1893, Set of 2

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English small silver shakers by john gallimore, sheffield, 1893 a set of two very small "silver shakers" or silver spice … more English small silver shakers by john gallimore, sheffield, 1893 a set of two very small "silver shakers" or silver spice shakers, often used to sprinkle spices such as salt, pepper, or sugar evenly over food. The spreaders are hallmarked with the silver hallmark "crown" of the city "sheffield" sheffield, england, historically known for its silversmithing. Also the hall mark "lion" for england silver, the year letter a for 1893. The master hall mark j.g. For john gallimore, registered in 1885. The shakers also have the dutch hallmark zi for 925/1000, purity of silver. An oval, raised on round empire style foot and base with a lid, which is closed by screw thread. They have not been cleaned / polished on the inside. This is essential for the taste. The lids of the shakers are also fully hallmarked with the same silver hallmarks. The measurement is 7 cm high and 3,5 cm diagonal. The weight in total is 72 grams less