A pair of Victorian sterling silver salt cellars by Henry Williamson Ltd. Each vessel features a circular bulbous body with a heavily crimped or ruffled rim. The cellars are supported by three applied ball feet. The interiors show evidence of original gilding. Unlike common silver plate examples, these items are confirmed as solid sterling silver through their hallmarks.
Hallmarks:
Maker mark: H W L d within a shaped quatrefoil punch for Henry Williamson Ltd.
Standard mark: Lion passant for .925 sterling silver.
Assay office mark: Anchor for Birmingham.
Date letter: Lowercase gothic y for 1898.
Weight: 21g.
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