Lot 223
  • 223

Two matching pairs of Georgian silver shell salts, London and Edinburgh, 1741/1775

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • silver
  • length 3 1/2 in.
  • 8.9 cm
fluted with curved ends and shell feet, all initialed B, comprising a pair by David Hennell, London, 1741, the other Alexander Gairdner, Edinburgh, 1775.

Condition

the Gairdner pair with slight splitting at bowl behind feet; the Hennel pair with splitting at bowl behind back foot, one with repairs; otherwise good
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