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George III Silver Pedestal Open Salts 1814


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A magnificent pair of George III silver pedestal open salts of large proportions, both fully hallmarked for Samuel Hennell & John Terry, London, 1814.
The salts are of unusual rectangular form (opposed to the more common circular or oval form), each decorated with six shells and scroll decoration to the rim with a small eagle crest to the front face. Each salt retains a substantial blue glass liner.
Samuel Hennell was part of the 'Hennell dynasty' (see further information on the Hennell family below). He partnered with John Terry for just two years between 1814-1816, during which these salts were made.
The salts are in an exceptionally good condition throughout, save one very small chip to one of the salt liners.
A stunning example of Georgian tableware.
Dimensions:-
Length: 9cm
Width: 7.5cm
Height: 4.5cm
Weight (without liners): 240 grams
Silver Maker
The founder of “Hennell dynasty” was David Hennell I (1712 – 1785), apprenticed to Edward Wood in 1728. David Hennell obtained his freedom (1735) and opened his own business in Gutter Lane in 1736. In 1763, he was joined in the business in Foster Lane workshop by his son Robert I (1741 – 1811), entering a joint mark in 1763 and 1768. David Hennell retired in in c. 1773 and the family business was continued by Robert Hennell I.
In 1795, David Hennell II (1767 – 1829) entered into a partnership with his father and registered a new conjoined mark (Robert Hennell I and David Hennell II). In 1802, his brother Samuel Hennell (1778 – 1837) joined the partnership, but soon after, David Hennell II retired from the firm. The business was continued by Samuel Hennell and his father Robert Hennell I.
After the death of his father (1811), Samuel Hennell took over the business forming a brief partnership (1814 – 1816) with John Terry who had married one of his nieces. In 1816, Samuel Hennell returned to working on his own.
Robert Hennell II (born 1763) was the nephew of Robert Hennell I. He was apprenticed in 1778 to his uncle and to John Houle (engraver). He obtained his freedom in 1785, probably working only at engraving until 1808, when he entered in partnership with Henry Nutting. The partnership lasted until 1809 when Robert Hennell II entered a mark on his own (35 Noble Street, Foster Lane).
In 1817, the firm moved to 3 Lancaster Court, Strand and to 14 Northumberland Street, Strand in 1828. In c. 1817 his son Robert Hennell III (1794 – 1868) joined the firm, Robert Hennell & Son. Following the retirement of his father (1833), he took over the family business.
Two of the sons of Robert Hennell III were apprenticed to their father: Robert Hennell IV (1826 – 1891), apprenticed in 1842, free 1849, and James Barclay Hennell (1828 – 1899), apprenticed in 1843, free 1850.
In 1868, at the death of Robert Hennell III, the firm was taken on by his two sons Robert Hennell IV and James Barclay Hennell. Robert Hennell III retired in 1877 and James Barclay Hennell continued to manage the business on his own until 1887, when the firm was sold to Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater.
In present days, the heritage of Hennell name is carried on by Frazer & Haws and Hennell of Bond Street.
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The salts are of unusual rectangular form (opposed to the more common circular or oval form), each decorated with six shells and scroll decoration to the rim with a small eagle crest to the front face. Each salt retains a substantial blue glass liner.
Samuel Hennell was part of the 'Hennell dynasty' (see further information on the Hennell family below). He partnered with John Terry for just two years between 1814-1816, during which these salts were made.
The salts are in an exceptionally good condition throughout, save one very small chip to one of the salt liners.
A stunning example of Georgian tableware.
Dimensions:-
Length: 9cm
Width: 7.5cm
Height: 4.5cm
Weight (without liners): 240 grams
Silver Maker
The founder of “Hennell dynasty” was David Hennell I (1712 – 1785), apprenticed to Edward Wood in 1728. David Hennell obtained his freedom (1735) and opened his own business in Gutter Lane in 1736. In 1763, he was joined in the business in Foster Lane workshop by his son Robert I (1741 – 1811), entering a joint mark in 1763 and 1768. David Hennell retired in in c. 1773 and the family business was continued by Robert Hennell I.
In 1795, David Hennell II (1767 – 1829) entered into a partnership with his father and registered a new conjoined mark (Robert Hennell I and David Hennell II). In 1802, his brother Samuel Hennell (1778 – 1837) joined the partnership, but soon after, David Hennell II retired from the firm. The business was continued by Samuel Hennell and his father Robert Hennell I.
After the death of his father (1811), Samuel Hennell took over the business forming a brief partnership (1814 – 1816) with John Terry who had married one of his nieces. In 1816, Samuel Hennell returned to working on his own.
Robert Hennell II (born 1763) was the nephew of Robert Hennell I. He was apprenticed in 1778 to his uncle and to John Houle (engraver). He obtained his freedom in 1785, probably working only at engraving until 1808, when he entered in partnership with Henry Nutting. The partnership lasted until 1809 when Robert Hennell II entered a mark on his own (35 Noble Street, Foster Lane).
In 1817, the firm moved to 3 Lancaster Court, Strand and to 14 Northumberland Street, Strand in 1828. In c. 1817 his son Robert Hennell III (1794 – 1868) joined the firm, Robert Hennell & Son. Following the retirement of his father (1833), he took over the family business.
Two of the sons of Robert Hennell III were apprenticed to their father: Robert Hennell IV (1826 – 1891), apprenticed in 1842, free 1849, and James Barclay Hennell (1828 – 1899), apprenticed in 1843, free 1850.
In 1868, at the death of Robert Hennell III, the firm was taken on by his two sons Robert Hennell IV and James Barclay Hennell. Robert Hennell III retired in 1877 and James Barclay Hennell continued to manage the business on his own until 1887, when the firm was sold to Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater.
In present days, the heritage of Hennell name is carried on by Frazer & Haws and Hennell of Bond Street.
DELIVERY
UK Mainland: Free delivery
International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 17/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Period George III Antiques
Material Silver
Origin English
Item code as1132a571 / 7033
Status Reserved
£325.00 
$409.73
€390.94

$409.73

€390.94

Conversion rates as of 17/FEB/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
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Tel : 07552 767190
Non UK callers : +44 7552 767190
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