Description
This rare pair of Indian Colonial solid silver salts were made circa 1810. Of cylindrical form, they are raised on a hollow circular foot. Each cylindrical body inscribed 'Salt' beneath a gadrooned rim and pierced removable cover. They were most probably made in Calcutta circa 1810-20. The hallmarks are very faint but appear to include a makers mark and pseudo Lion passant marks. They are very distinctive of the period.
Hallmarks:
Very faint.
Condition:
Very good for the age.
No dings or dents.
No loss to piercings on dome covers.
Firm bases.
Dimensions and Weight:
Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Weight: 192 g / 6 3/4 oz.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 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: MARS88
Dimensions
Height = 9 cm (4")
Width = 4.5 cm (2")
Depth = 4.5 cm (2")
PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN COLONIAL SALT CASTERS, CIRCA 1810
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
MARS88
Description
This rare pair of Indian Colonial solid silver salts were made circa 1810. Of cylindrical form, they are raised on a hollow circular foot. Each cylindrical body inscribed 'Salt' beneath a gadrooned rim and pierced removable cover. They were most probably made in Calcutta circa 1810-20. The hallmarks are very faint but appear to include a makers mark and pseudo Lion passant marks. They are very distinctive of the period.
Hallmarks:
Very faint.
Condition:
Very good for the age.
No dings or dents.
No loss to piercings on dome covers.
Firm bases.
Dimensions and Weight:
Height: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.
Weight: 192 g / 6 3/4 oz.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 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: MARS88
Dimensions
Height = 9 cm (4")
Width = 4.5 cm (2")
Depth = 4.5 cm (2")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.