Set 4 English Sterling Silver Classical Form Salt 1885

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FINE AND RARE SET OF FOUR MATCHING 1885 ENGLISH STERLING SILVER NEO-CLASSICAL FORM SALTS; RIBBON HANDLES; LUSTREOUS GOLD WASH; NEVER MONOGRAMMED; MAKER "H.P&H.", BIRMINGHAM, 1885; SHOWN WITH SIMILAR STERLING WARES, LISTED SHORTLY This is a fine set of four matching date marked 1885, English sterling silver salts. Beautifully crafted in the Neo-classical taste. It is difficult enough for collectors to find matching pairs. And, near impossible to acquire a matched set of four Victorian salts. As such, the set commands a considerable price premiun over single examples. Each masterfully executed in urn form. Thick, turned upper rim. Circular, two step pedestal base. Long, high arched and extended ribbon handles. Tapering to base. Much of the original gold, wash retained. Never monogrammed. Each salt is 3 3/4 inches handle to handle 2 tall, each weighs bit under 1 1/2 ounces. Excellent condition. Rich, lustreous sterling patina throughout. Interiors retain much of their original brilliant gold wash. Hallmarked to shoulder as shown. Enjoy...remainder of this fine sterling group listed shortly. Coming soon, a c1840 Gale and Willis coin silver pitcher, striking twisted vine form handle. A c1800 Joseph Lownes coin silver tea set. Fine 19th century English sterling, including a George Combe 1833 presentation coffee and salver, commemorating read more

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