Lot Essay
A similar set of four salt cellars by J. S. Hunt, 1850, are illustrated in Graham Hughes, Treasures at Salters' Hall, London, 2000, p.p. 70-71
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MARK OF JOHN SAMUEL HUNT, LONDON, 1859
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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT SHELL-FORM SALT CELLARS
MARK OF JOHN SAMUEL HUNT, LONDON, 1859
Formed as a fluted shell with scalloped edges, raised on entwined coral feet, each marked on shell
3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) long; 10 oz. 10 dwt. (340 gr.) (2)
MARK OF JOHN SAMUEL HUNT, LONDON, 1859
Formed as a fluted shell with scalloped edges, raised on entwined coral feet, each marked on shell
3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) long; 10 oz. 10 dwt. (340 gr.) (2)