04-10-201004-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2498Boston
April 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Pairs of George III Open Salts

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2498Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Two Pairs of George III Open Salts, London, one pair 1767, makers' mark AN ?H, with beaded rim and three pad feet, monogrammed to underside, the other pair with rubbed marks, likely 1756, with ogee rim, and three shell-topped feet, both dia. 2 3/8 in., sold with four mustard spoons (two London, 1800 and 1802, and a coin pair by Joseph Rice, Baltimore, c. 1780),(8 items total),approx. 9 troy oz. total.
Estimate $300-400

1767 pair with age typical minor surface wear. rubbed pair with significant surface wear including loss to sharpness of edge and shells),and rubbed marks. a few very small metal tears at rim. spoons monogrammed, and with age typical light wear.

Keywords

London, Joseph Rice