Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1: Asian Arts, Sterling Silver & Jewelry

Fri, Nov 18, 2016 02:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 19, 2016 02:00PM EST
Lot 96

Pair Charleston Coin Silver Open Salts and Salt Spoons

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
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$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

American, mid 19th century, oval form open salts with openwork sides, shell and scroll feet, blue glass liners, no monograms, marks for retailer Gregg, Hayden & Co. (Charleston, South Carolina, working 1846-1852), pseudo hallmarks for maker Gale & Hayden (New York City, working 1845-1850), 1-3/4 x 3 x 2-3/8 in., salt with wear, interior pitting; with two salt spoons, fiddle and thread handles, monograms, marks for Gregg, Hayden & Co., 3-7/8 in., wear, bowls with pitting and heavy tarnish, 5.38 oz. T. weighable silver,