Beautiful Edwardian Era Sterling Silver Open Salt Cellar by William Davenport (1903)

Up for your consideration is a striking, exceptionally designed antique sterling silver open salt cellar by the renowned Birmingham silversmith William Davenport.

While assayed in 1903 during the Edwardian period, this piece features a phenomenal, ahead-of-its-time design that beautifully foreshadows the Art Deco aesthetic. It boasts a crisp, octagonal faceted bowl, an elegant tiered pedestal base, and distinctive stepped horizontal handles.

A wonderful addition to any fine silver collection or a sophisticated accent for a curated dining table.

Condition Details:

 Overall Condition: Very good antique condition with light, honest surface wear and minor superficial scratches appropriate for its 120+ year age.

 Structural Integrity: Excellent. No major dents, splits, or repairs. The facets remain sharp, and the piece sits completely level on its base.

 Hallmarks: Stamped with a crisp, legible set of hallmarks on the side. Features the "W.D" maker's mark for William Davenport, the Anchor for Birmingham, the Lion Passant guaranteeing .925 sterling purity, and the lowercase "d" for 1903.

Item Specifics

 Makers Mark: W.D (William Davenport)

 Assay Office: Birmingham, England

 Year of Manufacture: 1903 (Date Letter "d")

 Composition: Solid Sterling Silver (.925)

 Style: Early Art Deco / Geometric Edwardian

 Product: Open Salt / Salt Cellar

 Condition: Used / Antique Very Good

Approximate Dimensions:

 Length: Just under 4.5 inches (approx. 11.4 cm) from handle to handle.

 1.042 oz