A Pair of George III Silver Salt-Cellars by Alice and George Burrows, London, 1806

each oblong and on four ball feet, the sides with reeded band and with a gadrooned rim, engraved with initials, the interiors gilt 85mm wide, 5oz 11dwt, 173gr (2) Provenance: with Marks Antiques, 49 Curzon Street, London, 2 March 1996. From the estate of Peter Haigh, Norwood Green, Halifax.

Each fully marked underneath. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some loss to the gilding inside. Some feet have been slightly pushed up into the bodies. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.