A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER SALT CELLARS
MARK OF JOHN MEWBURN, LONDON, 1820
Each formed as an open seashell resting on the back of a turtle, with rocaille handle, the shells with silver-gilt interiors and gadrooned rims, engraved underneath with a crest, each marked under shell, also with later French control mark on tail
4½ in. (11.4 cm.) long; 21 oz. 10 dwt. (670 gr.) (2)
A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER SALT CELLARS
MARK OF JOHN MEWBURN, LONDON, 1820
Each formed as an open seashell resting on the back of a turtle, with rocaille handle, the shells with silver-gilt interiors and gadrooned rims, engraved underneath with a crest, each marked under shell, also with later French control mark on tail
4½ in. (11.4 cm.) long; 21 oz. 10 dwt. (670 gr.) (2)