Sterling Holloware: Open Salts

Pair of George III sterling silver open salts. Made by Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard in London in 1809. Each: Rectilinear bowl with curved corners and flat rim; ends decorated with scallop shells and leaves; ribbed sides bisected with scallop shell; on inset trapezoidal support mounted to ribbed rectangular base supported by corner scroll-mounted paws. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 4 7/8 x D 2 3/4 in. Total weight: 8.5 troy ounces. #BF451

Pair of Victorian Modern sterling silver open salts. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Round with straight sides and 4 ball supports. Sides exterior have three rows of beading, suggestive of ball bearings. An unusual design with an industrial wang. Monogram engraved on underside. Fully marked including pre-1875 pattern no. 3403 and director’s letter M (1873-91). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 1 1/2 in. Total weight: 1.5 troy ounces. #SG1

Pair of Japonesque sterling silver open salts. Made by John C. Moore for Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with open rectangular bracket handles and straight foot. Engraved overlapping seals decorated with modish motifs, including fan, bug, vase, and bamboo. Foot decorated with acid-etched spirals and lunette-form flower heads, and pierced leaves. Union Square mark (1870-5) with pre-1875 pattern no. 3007 and order no. 901. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 4 5/8 x D 3 3/8 in. Total... Click for details