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Description
2 sets of matching salt cellars with spoons and pepper shakers. Ornate embossing featuring floral design. Salts are marked EBW&S in block letters with 9953 stamped and 4978 scratched or lightly engraved on the bottom. Peppers are marked EBW&S in block letters with 9952 stamped and 4978 scratched or lightly engraved on the bottoms. The peppers appear to be made of two pieces joined vertically down the centers. The two spoons measure 2.5 " long with "sterling" and a stamp with an "M" inside a shield flanked by an winged figure on each side on the back. Floral design on front.
Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
silver or silverplate
Distinguishing marks
E G W & S, 9953
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
salt cellar is a small footed bowl shape, about 2.5" wide, 1.75" high, w/tiny sterling spoon marked w/"M" in a winged shield. Pepper shaker is 6.5" tall
Date Period
pre-1928?
History
purchased with other items at an estate auction, Helena MT, @1989
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
unknown
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Re: EGW&S silver(plate?) salt cellar and pepper shaker, 2 sets