Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 28th April 2021

Lot 1890

A set of four George III silver salt cellars

Estimate £8,000 - £12,000 | Hammer £7200

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Description

A set of four George III silver salt cellars,

by Robert Gainsford, Sheffield 1814,

the shell bowl supported by a cast eagle with spread wings standing on and attacking a tortoise, traces of gilding to the bowls, height 13.5cm, lengths of bowls 13cm, approx. weight 58.4oz. (4)