Miniature Silver 'Cottage Loaf' Salt Shaker by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders, 1903. Lighting

Miniature Silver 'Cottage Loaf' Salt Shaker by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders, 1903. LightingA charming miniature sterling silver salt shaker in the form of a cottage loaf, fully hallmarked for Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders & James Francis Holling, Birmingham, 1903. The shaker has some light scuffs commensurate with age but remains in a very good condition overall. The lid and base come apart with ease and stay sealed as they should when closed. Dimensions Height: 3cm Diameter (of base): 3. 5cm Weight: 15. 6 grams

Height including handle: 13cm

Dimensions (frame)

a diamond key escutcheon and orb feet

Please do note that we are able to deliver outside of this area for an additional fee

The 'more worn' duck has movement to the head which can be turned side to side but remains firmly affixed

Salt Cellar

together with a black and gold leather strap

but both lids and rims have tested as sterling silver

but remains in a very good condition overall with fully functioning opening mechanism and hinges

fully hallmarked for silversmith John Harris

A later hoop has been affixed to enable more flexible hanging

A very attractive silver mounted crocodile leather wallet by Asprey & Co Ltd