Four Silver Gilt Dragon Salts by Garrard
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The exceptional set of silver gilt salt cellars was crafted by Royal Goldsmiths R. & S. Garrard
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- This remarkable set of four salt cellars exhibits the unmatched artistry of makers R. & S. Garrard
- This stunning design incorporates four strikingly crafted dragons lying atop beds of flames
- Royal Goldsmiths R. & S. Garrard were the leading mid-19th century makers of presentation silver
- Hallmarked London, 1844
- 5" wide x 1 1/2" deep x 3" high
Item Details
- Width:
5 Inches - Height:
3 Inches - Depth:
1 1/2 Inches - Period:
19th Century - Origin:
England/Ireland
These four remarkable salt cellars display the hallmarks of quality that made R. & S. Garrard the leading producer of presentation silver inthe mid-19th century. Each features a striking dragon lying on a bed of flames with a salt bowl atop its back. The attention to details on thefantastical creatures makes them truly stunning and one-of-a-kind.
Hallmarked London, 1844
5" wide x 1 1/2" deep x 3" high
During the mid-19th century, Robert Garrard II and hisbrother Samuel greatly expanded their father's firm,R. & S. Garrard, in London. They became the leadingproducers of presentation silver and were appointedRoyal Goldsmiths to the King in 1830, the year ofWilliam IV's coronation. Their finely chased works in theRococo-Revival style received accoladesand admiration from the newlyappointed monarch. Their repertoireincluded a large number of sportingcups, vases and centerpieces. They laterserved as British Crown Jewelers in 1843and are famous for creating the smalldiamond crown worn by Queen Victoriaafter she returned to public life followingthe death of her husband, Prince Albert.
Reference:
The Directory of Gold And Silversmiths: Jewelers and AlliedTraders, 1838-1914, Volume 1, 1987, Fromthe London Assay Office Registers
Hallmarked London, 1844
5" wide x 1 1/2" deep x 3" high
During the mid-19th century, Robert Garrard II and hisbrother Samuel greatly expanded their father's firm,R. & S. Garrard, in London. They became the leadingproducers of presentation silver and were appointedRoyal Goldsmiths to the King in 1830, the year ofWilliam IV's coronation. Their finely chased works in theRococo-Revival style received accoladesand admiration from the newlyappointed monarch. Their repertoireincluded a large number of sportingcups, vases and centerpieces. They laterserved as British Crown Jewelers in 1843and are famous for creating the smalldiamond crown worn by Queen Victoriaafter she returned to public life followingthe death of her husband, Prince Albert.
Reference:
The Directory of Gold And Silversmiths: Jewelers and AlliedTraders, 1838-1914, Volume 1, 1987, Fromthe London Assay Office Registers
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