Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 29th April 2015

Lot 329

A pair of 19th century Scottish provincial silver salt cellars

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £450

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Description

A pair of 19th century Scottish provincial silver salt cellars,

by James Duncan, Aberdeen circa 1840,

in the late 18th century manner, oval form, pierced with urns and vertical slats, beaded border, on four claw and ball feet, with blue glass liners, length 8.3cm, height 5cm, approx. weight 2.9oz. (2)

Provenance: The Scottish Sale, Bonhams Edinburgh, 24 August 2005, lot 88.