Pair of George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars

Description:

Pair of George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, London, 1780-81, Hester Bateman, maker, each with a reticulated frame centering an engraved cartouche and inset cobalt glass liner, lg. 3 1/4 in., approx. 3.6 troy oz. (not including glass).
Estimate $600-800

Scattered nicks to glass edge, one slightly larger flaked loss. One liner sits slightly off kilter in liner. Silver in good condition.


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