{"product_id":"antique-1778-george-iii-sterling-silver-salt-cellars-pair-robert-hennell-london-cobalt-blue-liners-92g","title":"Antique George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars | Robert Hennell I, London 1778, 92g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars | Robert Hennell I, London 1778\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally handsome matching pair of authentic late-Georgian sterling silver open salt cellars, crafted by the highly celebrated silversmith \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Hennell I\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece features striking Neo-classical pierced vertical slats, geometric openwork borders, and stands proudly on four beautifully detailed cast ball-and-claw feet. The silver frames house their vibrant, removable cobalt blue glass liners — providing a brilliant flash of colour typical of high-end 18th-century British silversmithing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition for serious silver collectors, historic dining displays, or as a sophisticated antique gift with genuine 240+ year-old historical patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth silver frames feature a crisp, matching set of British hallmarks stamped into the underside rim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker's Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e R·H — Robert Hennell I, celebrated Georgian silversmith. \u003cem\u003eNote: both marks were struck historically inverted, a common and authentic quirk of hand-stamped 18th-century silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFineness Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion Passant — guaranteed sterling silver .925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssay Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crowned Leopard's Head — London Assay Office\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Letter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lowercase 'c' in shield cartouche — datable exactly to 1778\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Sterling Silver (.925) with cobalt blue glass liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92g (approx. 2.95 troy oz — silver frames only, excludes glass weight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3¼\" (8.25cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2½\" (6.35cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just under 2\" (5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four cast ball-and-claw feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition with wonderful character consistent with over 240 years of history. We describe condition honestly so you know exactly what you are buying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth central rectangular side panels show noticeable historical compression\/grip marks, likely from an unprotected tool or clamp during historic handling or polishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe internal silver support rims where the glass dishes rest show minor, authentic historic waving, likely from past handling or the seating of the liners over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo structural compromises or wobbles — all four feet on both pieces sit perfectly level, flush, and flat on the tabletop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne cobalt blue glass liner has a few very slight, expected flea-bite nibbles along the upper rim; the second liner is completely free of chips or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface scratching and natural patina consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease inspect all photographs closely to verify condition details — the item pictured is the exact pair you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of Removable Cobalt Blue Glass Liners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxury black presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-tarnish tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSent via Royal Mail Special Delivery — fully tracked, insured, and signature required on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westbourne Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54292423442779,"sku":"WBA-SIL-SALT-1778-001","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/4835\/4907\/files\/Salts_2.jpg?v=1791629378","url":"https:\/\/westbourneantiques.com\/products\/antique-1778-george-iii-sterling-silver-salt-cellars-pair-robert-hennell-london-cobalt-blue-liners-92g","provider":"Westbourne Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}