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Open Salts Robert Hennell II London Sterling Silver 1833 Lion Crown Crest
code: wb3425
English sterling silver open salts pair by Robert Hennell II, each having a full set of London Hallmarks for 1833.
Reminiscent of salts made 100 years earlier by Paul de Lamerie, each of these magnificent salts has a body with applied Acanthus leaves having chased and engraved shell and scroll decorations in between.
These ornate bodies sit on conforming acanthus leaf circular base and have scalloped edge Gadroon rims.
Each is graced with a well executed Crown Lion surmounted crest, as pictured.
Certainly no one can fault Hennell for getting inspiration for his design for these salts from Paul de Lamerie regarded by the Victoria and Albert Museum as the greatest Silversmith of all time.
Each of these special salts is 2 1/4" tall, 3 3/4" in diameter and the pair weigh a substantial 419 grams or 13.5 ozs. Troy.
Crested as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.
The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.
The price is for the pair.
$2250.00