Hallmarked silver salt and pepper cruet set or grinders. The silver is assayed in London with the date mark for 1988 on the salt and 1989 on the pepper. Both bare the makers mark WEV. The pepper has the assay stamp to the top of the finial so that you can distinguish which is which.
The condition is very good, the insides have been cleaned and serviced and the mechanisms work well. Some surface marks to the silver and surface dents around the base from age and use. No splits, holes or repairs.
The salt is identified by has a plastic movement to avoid corrosion, the pepper is steel. They stand 4 inches 10 cm tall and are 1 3/4 inches 4.5 cm wide at the base. They are in a tissue lined gift box. A lovely top quality pair to grace any table. Low price reflects the dinks to the base.
The item "Solid 1980's Hallmarked Silver Cruet Set Salt and Pepper Grinders Mills" is in sale since Friday, January 17, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Salt & Pepper Cellars/Shakers".
The seller is "shiresantiques" and is located in Northampton. This item can be shipped worldwide.