• Pair of George III sterling silver gilt pedestal open salts, Rebecca Emes (rare woman silversmith)
  • Pair of George III sterling silver gilt pedestal open salts, Rebecca Emes (rare woman silversmith)
  • Pair of George III sterling silver gilt pedestal open salts, Rebecca Emes (rare woman silversmith)
  • Pair of George III sterling silver gilt pedestal open salts, Rebecca Emes (rare woman silversmith)
  • Pair of George III sterling silver gilt pedestal open salts, Rebecca Emes (rare woman silversmith)
  • Pair of George III sterling silver gilt pedestal open salts, Rebecca Emes (rare woman silversmith)
  • Pair of George III sterling silver gilt pedestal open salts, Rebecca Emes (rare woman silversmith)
  • Pair of George III sterling silver gilt pedestal open salts, Rebecca Emes (rare woman silversmith)
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Pair of George III sterling silver gilt pedestal open salts, Rebecca Emes (rare woman silversmith)

£775
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A pair of circular George III sterling silver urn-shaped pedestal salts. With broad scrolling foliate cast rims, the fluted bowls feature gilded interiors and are each raised on a circular foot with a gadroon border.

Splendid pieces of silver from one of the most important silversmiths of the period and one of the few female silversmiths in English history.

Made by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard I and fully hallmarked for London, 1817

349.62 g / 11.24 t oz
5.5 cm tall
10.5 cm top diameter
6.3 cm base diameter

Excellent antique condition. Light marks to underside of base; some wear appropriate to age.

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