14th Jan, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
Lot 2019
 

2019

A Pair of George II Scottish Silver Salt-Cellars
by Dougal Ged, Edinburgh, 1756, Assay Master Hugh Gordon

each circular bombé and on three shell-capped scroll feet, with fluted border, the interiors gilded, engraved with an initial
6.5cm diameter, 6oz 3dwt, 192gr (2)

Sold for £170
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Each fully marked underneath. There is some minor wear to the marks but in general they are still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some minor pitting inside.

 


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Auction: Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 14th Jan, 2023

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