Lot 178
A selection of items including a pair of late Victorian silver open salts by George Unite & Sons, etc.
Description
Condition Report
A selection of items including a pair of late Victorian silver open salts, each of fluted shell form raised upon three ball feet, hallmarked George Unite & Sons, Birmingham 1894. Together with a set of six late Victorian silver dessert spoons, each with initialled terminal, hallmarked John Round & Son Ltd., Sheffield 1899, a 1920's Irish silver twin-handled cup, Dublin 1923, a pair of modern silver dishes, Chester 1962, etc. Gross weighable silver 18.3 ozt (571.7 grams).
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Purchasing information-
In good overall condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The pair of open salts have silver-gilt to the interior bowls with remnants of polish visible. Each dessert spoon is engraved with an initial 'J' to the terminal. The two knives have silver blades and mother-of-pearl handles, one with silver ferrule, one with engraved monogram to the mother-of-pearl handle and floral decoration to the blade. The singular open salt has two indistinct foreign marks to the bowl. Hallmarks slightly rubbed in places but majority clear and legible. This lot may have export issues, for customers outside of the EU, please note that it is the buyers responsibility to adhere to any import/export requirements.