Antique mid 19th Century Victorian solid silver set of four salts, formed as tritons pulling shells on wave chased bases, richly gilt throughout the body and inside. The base and salts are all stamped, with an engraving on the bases “Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer 7955”.
Hallmarked English sterling silver (925 standard), London, year 1855 (U), Makers mark (ISH) John Samuel Hunt.
This design is attributed to the sculptor and painter William Theed (1764-1817) due to its resemblance to his bronze group *Thetis Returning from Vulcan with the Arms of Achilles*. This sculpture, which depicts Thetis in a shell chariot drawn by a triton, was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1812 and is now part of the Royal Collection. Another version of the piece was recently acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Creator:John Samuel Hunt(Maker)
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Dimensions:Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
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Style:Other(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Gold PlateSilver
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Place of Origin:United Kingdom
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1855
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In Great Condition – Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
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Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: A10681Seller: LU1348241193812
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