Salt Cellar

Date1781-1782

Marked by Hester Bateman (1708 - 1794)

MediumSilver (sterling)

DimensionsOH: 1 15/16"; OL: 3 1/8"; OW 2 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver F. Ramsey.

Object number1982-110,1A

DescriptionSalt Cellar: One of a pair of salts; body in form of straight-sided oval frame with applied beading at rim and sides pierced with sections of horizontal slotting with intervening circles; sides further enhanced with engraved decorative borders; body supported on four short cast legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet; fitted with blue glass liners; engraved with owner's cypher "W M M" with flourishes.
InscribedEngraved with owner's cypher "W M M" with flourishes.
MarkingsFully marked in relief on underside of body: 1) Sponsor's mark "HB" in script within a rectangle; 2) leopard's head crowned; 3) lion passant; 4) date letter.
ProvenanceEx Coll: Mr. and Mrs. Oliver F. Ramsey; no previous history known.