Antique Solid Silver Pair of Spoons, Salters Company - Smith, Nicholson & Co 1858

We are delighted to offer this wonderful cased pair of solid silver spoons with marks for Smith, Nicholson & Co, London 1858. 

Distinct and unique upon first glance, the pair feature a very ornate and decorative design with a Rococo-style shell bowl and terminals with a coat of arms. The spoons were made to commemorate/celebrate the Salters Company, one of the twelve great livery companies of London, ranked 9th in order of precedence. 

The pair are of excellent quality and gauge, made from a cast design, they are very heavy and have a quality feel in hand. The stem features a banner wrapped design with the motto "Sal Sapit Omnia" (salt savours all).

The bowls are gilt (gold on top of solid silver) which not only presents a wonderful aesthetic contrast but also prevents the silver from tarnishing from the salt. 

A wonderful pair, whether it be for a collection, display or to use with a pair of fine salt cellars, a very apt, symbolic and ornate pair. 

A full set of hallmarks are present on the bowls of both spoons. 

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