A very rare set of four William IV Cast Salt or Spice Dishes made in London in 1835 by William Eaton.
A very rare set of four William IV Cast Salt or Spice Dishes made in London in 1835 by William Eaton.
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This exceptional set are circular in form, with wide lobed curved sides rising to a plain rim and a finely gilded interior. All pieces are in excellent condition and are fully marked on the base and, unusually, with the sterling mark on the rim. This is a most unusual design which was also made in Dublin and is influenced by the salt cellar designs of the late Seventeenth Century. William Eaton was a very fine maker, of innovative designs. Various examples of his work can be seen in our archive.
Diameter: 3.45 inches, 8.63cm.
Height: 0.9 inches, 2.25cm.
Weight: 20oz, the set.
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