Lot 34
A set of eight mid-Victorian silver open salts.
Description
Condition Report
A set of eight mid-Victorian silver open salts, each of cauldron shape with beaded rim, embossed floral motifs, monogrammed cartouche and raised on three stepped hoof feet. Hallmarked Robert Harper, London 1862. Weight 9 ozt (281 grams).
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Purchasing information-
All the salts display general surface scratches, marks and wear commensurate with their age and use. Some quite heavy tarnishing and staining is visible and they would all benefit from a clean and polish. Knocks to some of the feet, especially on two of the salts in particular where some of the feet are very bent so that the salts cannot stand correctly. Slight loss of detail or definition to some of the decoration. Some slight rubbing but the hallmarks and maker's marks are mainly clear and legible.