Object Description
A fine pair of antique sterling silver salt dishes formed as scallop shells mounted on naturalistic turtle shell bases. Heavy cast gilt silver. The detailed workmanship on these is quite exceptional. Each is hand engraved to the front with a bird crest.
Weight 555 grams, 17.8 troy ounces.
Height 8.5/4.7cm. Width 10.5cm.
London 1810/11.
Maker John Mewburn.
Sterling silver.
19th century.
Marks. Stamped below the front rim with a full set of English silver hallmarks.
Maker: John Mewburn
John Mewburn (originally John Nubron), first mark entered as plateworker, 1793, in Hare Court, Aldersgate St. Livery 1811. 2nd mark 1830. Died 1830.
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