Pair of Crested English Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars by Hunt & Roskell

Description

A very fine pair of Victorian sterling silver salt cellars.

By Hunt & Roskell - the successors to Storr, Mortimer, … more A very fine pair of Victorian sterling silver salt cellars.

By Hunt & Roskell - the successors to Storr, Mortimer, and Hunt.

With scrolled feet, lobed bodies, and a ribbed rim.

Simply a very well smithed pair of salt cellars by important makers!

Date:
1847

Overall Condition:
They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
One interior seam to one bowl is open. Two seams appear to have lead solder repairs. Some over polishing is noticeable to the top rim as well as to the crests. There are some light dings or indentations, some noticeable edge wear, and some fine & light surface scratches & other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Engraved:
The remainders of a family crest are visible to each.

Maker:
Hunt & Roskell

Marks:
Marked Hunt & Roskell - Late Starr, Moritmer, & Hunt / with hallmarks for London, Sterling, and 1847 / ISH under crown / 3422.

Measurements:
Each:
Height: ca. 1 7/8 in.
Diameter: ca. 3 1/4 in.

Total Weight: ca. 252 g less