A PAIR OF DUTCH SILVER SALTS, GERRIT BOVERHOF, AMSTERDAM, 1749 |

rectangular with canted corners, cast with scrolling pendant swags, each on four ornate scrolling feet, gilt interiors, 7.7cm., 3 in. long; with two further pairs, the first, Amsterdam, 1774, open foliate scroll-work frame, on three legs, blue and white glass liners, 6.1cm., 2 3/8 in. high; the other, Cornelis Knuystingh, Rotterdam, 1810, oval basket form with reeded rims and handles, pierced gallery, blue glass liners

First pair - Very heavy gauge. Good clear marks to each base rim. Gilt interiors of good colour. Light surface wear to high points. Good condition. Second pair - One with solder repair visible to inside frame. Marks a little rubbed. One or both liners later replaced. Otherwise good condition. Third pair - Good clear marks and condition.
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