A fine set of four George III Salt Cellars made in London in 1789 by Robert Hennell.
A fine set of four George III Salt Cellars made in London in 1789 by Robert Hennell.
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The Salt Cellars stand on an oval pedestal foot decorated with reeding and engraved with wriggle work bands. The "Boat" shaped main body has a reeded rim and is engraved with an upper frieze of raying flowerheads and flowerheads in ovals, all on a scratch engraved ground. Each Salt Cellar has two reeded loop handles and a gilded interior. The foot is engraved with a contemporary Crest and each is well marked on the underside of each base. The Salt Cellars are all in excellent condition.
Length, handle to handle: 5.45 inches, 13.63 cm.
Width: 2.25 inches, 5.63 cm.
Height, to the top of the handle: 3 inches, 7.5 cm.
Weight: 12oz in weight, the set.
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