Lot 195
A pair of 19th century Indian Colonial silver open salts, each of squat bulbous form with wavy...
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Lot 195
A pair of 19th century Indian Colonial silver open salts, each of squat bulbous form with wavy...
Lot 195
Lot Description
A pair of 19th century Indian Colonial silver open salts, each of squat bulbous form with wavy rim and embossed with a continuous band of stylised flower and leaf motifs against lobed panels, the whole standing on four shell and scroll feet. Struck marks to the underside for Pittar & Co (Calcutta 1825-1848), also struck with the lion passant mark and the letter 'A'. Maximum diameter measures 3 3/4 inches (9.5cm), weight 10.41 ozt (323.9 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
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Condition Report
Both salts display wear and some tarnishing commensurate with the age. There are general surface marks and scratches all over and to the interior. There are also some small nicks/dints in the metal, especially around the rim. The embossed decoration on both is generally okay. One of the salts has a larger dint to one of the lobed panels and the seam between the neck rim and body has become visible and there is a possible repair to one side as there is evidence of solder and some cracks in the metal. The seam line has also become visible on the other salt. The struck marks to the underside are clear and legible.
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