The Age of Oak - 9th April 2025
Lot 370
A PEWTER 'CAPSTAN' SALT
Estimate £400 - £600
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Description
A PEWTER 'CAPSTAN' SALT
ENGLISH, POSSIBLY WIGAN, C.1690-1710
made by the pewterer ‘WF’, possibly William Ford of Wigan, his mark struck centrally under the foot that is hollow to the base of the salt cavity, ownership initials 'M B' struck centrally under the salt, with good turning lines, raised band to the mid body
6cm high, 8.3cm diameter (max)
Provenance
The Carl Ricketts Collection of Pewter.