A George IV Set Of Six Silver Gilt Salts, Solomon Hougham, London, 1811

A George IV set of six silver gilt salts, Solomon Hougham, London, 1811.
Each salt features an oval body with a shaped rim, finely decorated with a floral and foliate motif. Each piece rests on four smooth spherical feet, providing both stability and elegance. A noble coat of arms is engraved on the sides of the salts. Vermeil, a technique involving the gilding of solid silver, was highly prized on Georgian aristocratic tables for combining the preciousness of gold with the workability of silver.

Sterling Silver with 5 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: Solomon Hougham
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1825

Duty mark: Head King George IV

HxLxD 1,57in x 3,74in x 2,56in

22,15oz

Private collection

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the salts.