Lot 5
Two similar George III Irish silver pedestal salts of elliptical form, the first with gilded...
Lot 5
Lot Description
Two similar George III Irish silver pedestal salts of elliptical form, the first with gilded interior and reeded borders, having foliate engraved swag motifs and initialled to one side, the second silver-gilt example plain in design with reeded foot rim. Hallmarked Dennis Fray, Dublin 1786, silver-gilt salt missing date letter. Maximum length of each measuring 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm), weight 7.07 ozt (220 grams).
Postage: Postable
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Both salts displaying general tarnishing, surface wear, marks and scratches commensurate with age and use. Reeded edges are a little rubbed in places with some loss of detail. Visible solder and pitting around the stem of the silver-gilt sale, possibly repaired? On this salt the gilding is quite faded to some areas. On the other salt, there is also a visible solder line around stem. Some slight rubbing and distortion but the hallmarks are still legible.
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