DescriptionSet of six vermeil silver salt cellars, Solomon Hougham, London, 1811. Each salt cellar has an oval body with a shaped rim, decorated with a refined floral and foliate motif. Each salt cellar rests on four smooth spherical feet, which provide stability and elegance. Noble heraldic coat of arms on the sides of the salt cellars. Vermeil, a technique consisting of applying gold plating to solid silver, was highly appreciated on Georgian noble tables to combine the preciousness of gold with the workability of silver. Sterling silver marked with 5 hallmarks: Manufacturer logo: Solomon Hougham Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the 925/1000 sterling standard Leopard's head with crown: City of London Date letter year: 1811 Duty mark: King George IV head Dimensions HxWxD 4cm x 9.5cm x 6.5cm Weight 628gr Provenance Private collection Conditions Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present at the base of the salt cellars.