ANTIQUE 19thC SOLID SILVER PAIR OF FIGURAL SALTS, HAMILTON & INCHES c.1890
19th Century Scottish pair of novelty cast silver table salt-cellars, formed as a female and male gardeners dressed in 18th Century costume, standing on an elaborate rococo designed base and both holding a woven basket.
Hallmarked on the base Sterling (925 standard), made for export to USA, Makers mark H&I (Hamilton & Inches, mark used 1883-1975).
Reference Number: A5322
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Scottish rare pair of novelty cast solid silver table salt-cellars, formed as a female and male gardeners dressed in 18th Century costume, standing on an elaborate rococo designed base and both holding a woven basket. Both hallmarked on the base Sterling (925 standard), made for export to USA, Makers mark H&I (Hamilton & Inches, mark used 1883-1975), Since 1866 Hamilton & Inches has been Edinburgh's (Scotland) premiere silversmiths & jewelers and have held a Royal Warrant as silversmiths to Her Majesty the Queen for more than 120 years.
CONDITION
In Excellent Condition - No Damage.
SIZE
Height (each): 15cm
Width (each): 9cm
Total Weight: 885g