DESCRIPTION |
Extremely attractive Georgian silver cauldron salt with a gilded interior and three hoof feet. The gilding protects the silver from corrosive action by the salt and negates the need for a glass liner. This item is safe for food use. | ||
| SILVERSMITH |
Hester Bateman | ||
| DATE or HALLMARK |
1779 | ||
| ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
London | ||
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
37 | ||
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 2 3/8 |
width: 2 3/8 |
height: 1 1/4 |
| SILVER STANDARD if applicable |
.925 sterling silver | ||
| OVERALL CONDITION |
excellent, no repairs, monograms or erasures. | ||
| MAJOR FAULTS |
none | ||
MINOR FAULTS |
Three original casting flaws showing as two pin like pricks to one thigh and one beneath the rim. All pictured below. | ||
|
Price £195 |
SOLD |
BACK | Item Number: M1582 |
