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London Salt Cellars. rubbed marks help

Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:23 pm
by eleazar
Hi, I purchased these salt cellars but the marks are very rubbed, I´ve guessed so far they are from london, prior 1784 (no duty mark visible), I would appreciate any idea of the date and maker!
Thankss
(sorry about the images but I was no able to take them without the camara reflection)

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Re: London Salt Cellars. rubbed marks help

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:18 pm
by Granmaa
That's pretty worn, but I can narrow down the date for you a bit.
Because of the shape of the cartouche of the leopard's head, the salt cellar must have been made in London between 1740 and 1755.

Miles

Re: London Salt Cellars. rubbed marks help

Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:19 pm
by eleazar
Thank you very much for your help! now I see the diference in the cartouche!

Re: London Salt Cellars. rubbed marks help

Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:45 pm
by Silverside
I have a pair of salts of identical design, London 1736 & 1737, maker Edward Wood.