Description:
Two Pairs of George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, each London, early 19th century, with cobalt glass liners and reticulated frames with engraved monogram, two by William Abdy and two by Peter, Ann, & William Bateman; approx. 5.3 troy oz. total (not including liners).
Estimate $200-400
Bateman pair each with scattered minor dents (and one with split) to interior edge that the base of the glass salt sits in, each wobble slightly. All cobalt liners with scattered nicked losses to edge. One Abdy glass liner with larger chipper loss to bubble on the interior. All with usage wear.
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Keywords
William Bateman, LondonStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.