Fine Silver - 27th April 2016

Lot 498

A pair of George I West Country silver trencher salt cellars

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £600

+ Buyers Premium

Description

A pair of George I West Country silver trencher salt cellars,

by John Elston, Exeter 1715,

rectangular form, canted corners, the front prick-dot initialled 'T' over 'R.G', '1716', length 7.3cm, approx. weight 3.6oz. (2)

For maker's mark and details of the maker see: Kent, T., West Country Silver Spoons and Their Makers, 1550-1750, J. H. Bourdon-Smith Ltd.,1992. page 87/88, M.46.