This very elegant pair of George III silver salts was made by the illustrious Robert Hennell I and is dated London 1773. Each salt of of oval outline, the sides pierced with openwork geometric patterns surrounding a crested cartouche. The top with gadroon border. The base resting on four claw and ball footed legs. Fitted with the original and rather stunning star-cut Bristol blue glass liners and sold with a pair of Georgian initialled salt spoons dated London 1824. The Hennell family was a silversmithing dynasty that spanned four generations. Hallmarks: R.H for Robert Hennell. Lion Passant. London Assay mark. Duty Mark. Date letter "S" for 1773. Condition: Very good No dings or dents. Minor corrosion marks at places , commensurate with age and use. Dimensions and Weight: Height: 5cm / 2 inches. Width: 7.5cm / 3 inches. Depth: 6cm / 2.4 inches Combined weight: 20 g / 0.3 oz. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585 Internal Ref: NOVE99
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 7.5 cm (3")
Depth = 6 cm (3")
ROBERT HENNEL GEORGIAN SILVER SALTS, LONDON 1773
Price
£375
| $472 USD | €452 EUR
Item Ref
NOVE99
Description
This very elegant pair of George III silver salts was made by the illustrious Robert Hennell I and is dated London 1773. Each salt of of oval outline, the sides pierced with openwork geometric patterns surrounding a crested cartouche. The top with gadroon border. The base resting on four claw and ball footed legs. Fitted with the original and rather stunning star-cut Bristol blue glass liners and sold with a pair of Georgian initialled salt spoons dated London 1824. The Hennell family was a silversmithing dynasty that spanned four generations. Hallmarks: R.H for Robert Hennell. Lion Passant. London Assay mark. Duty Mark. Date letter "S" for 1773. Condition: Very good No dings or dents. Minor corrosion marks at places , commensurate with age and use. Dimensions and Weight: Height: 5cm / 2 inches. Width: 7.5cm / 3 inches. Depth: 6cm / 2.4 inches Combined weight: 20 g / 0.3 oz. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585 Internal Ref: NOVE99
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 7.5 cm (3")
Depth = 6 cm (3")