Lot 479

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Description:

A closely matched set of four George II and later silver shell salts
three with rubbed London marks, one probably 1756, one 1796, the other indistinct, plus one unmarked example, probably 20th century, 4¼in. (10.8cm.) long, weight 13.9 tr.oz. (4)

    Condition:
  • The unmarked example in very good condition. The (?)1756 example with several old repairs to the rim. The 1796 example quite extensive repairs to the bowl and two legs joints. The fourth with small split to rim at front of salt and several old repairs to the bowl and to the back leg joint.

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February 23, 2023 10:00 AM GMT
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