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 antique silver gilt salt cellars display the hallmarks of quality that made R. & S. Garrard the leading producer of presentation silver in the mid-19th century. Each features a striking dragon lying on a bed of flames with a salt bowl atop its back. The attention to detail on these fantastical 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 his brother Samuel greatly expanded their father's firm, R. & S. Garrard, in London. They became the leading producers of presentation silver and were appointed Royal Goldsmiths to the King in 1830, the year of William IV's coronation. Their finely chased works in the Rococo-Revival style received accolades and admiration from the newly appointed monarch. Their repertoire included a large number of sporting cups, vases and centerpieces. They later served as British Crown Jewelers in 1843 and are famous for creating the small diamond crown worn by Queen Victoria after she returned to public life following the death of her husband, Prince Albert.
Reference:The Directory of Gold And Silversmiths: Jewelers and Allied Traders, 1838-1914, Volume 1, 1987, From the 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 his brother Samuel greatly expanded their father's firm, R. & S. Garrard, in London. They became the leading producers of presentation silver and were appointed Royal Goldsmiths to the King in 1830, the year of William IV's coronation. Their finely chased works in the Rococo-Revival style received accolades and admiration from the newly appointed monarch. Their repertoire included a large number of sporting cups, vases and centerpieces. They later served as British Crown Jewelers in 1843 and are famous for creating the small diamond crown worn by Queen Victoria after she returned to public life following the death of her husband, Prince Albert.
Reference:The Directory of Gold And Silversmiths: Jewelers and Allied Traders, 1838-1914, Volume 1, 1987, From the London Assay Office Registers
