Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 126

A George I miniature silver toy trencher salt

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £180

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Description

A George I miniature silver toy trencher salt, maker's mark of David Clayton, London circa 1720, rectangular form, canted corners, length 2.8cm, approx. weight 0.1oz. Purchased from Phillips, London 27 June 1980, For a similar example see, Victor Houart, L'Argenterie miniature, Office du Livre, 1981, page 170, plate 210.