Antique Sterling Silver Salt Cellar with Cobalt Blue Glass Liner and Adie Brothers Spoon

A charming antique sterling silver salt cellar featuring a removable cobalt-blue glass liner and a separate sterling silver spoon by Adie Brothers Ltd, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1936. The salt cellar has a traditional twin-handled pedestal form, with a rounded body, circular foot and elegant scroll handles.

The deep blue glass liner creates an attractive contrast against the polished silver surface, while the accompanying spoon adds practical and decorative interest. With its authentic signs of age and previous use, this piece retains the character of a genuine antique table accessory and would make an appealing addition to a collection of English silver or cobalt-lined condiment ware.

Details

Item: Antique sterling silver salt cellar with cobalt-blue glass liner and spoon

Cup Material: Sterling silver

Cup Maker: Unidentified due to rubbed hallmarks

Cup Date: Unconfirmed

Spoon Material: Sterling silver

Spoon Maker: Adie Brothers Ltd

Spoon Hallmarks: Birmingham 1936 sterling silver hallmarks

Design: Twin-handled pedestal salt cellar with removable cobalt-blue glass liner

Diameter Including Handles: Approx. 8.5 cm

Total Silver Weight: Approx. 44.1 g

Condition

Fair antique condition with visible age-related wear consistent with previous use. The sterling silver cup has a major repair to the base, several small dents and one more noticeable dent. The cobalt-blue glass liner has very small chips along the rim. The separate Adie Brothers sterling silver spoon is in excellent condition with clearly visible hallmarks. This item is offered as-is. Please review the photographs carefully for the full condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Sterling silver salt cellars were practical and decorative table accessories used for serving salt before the widespread adoption of modern salt shakers. Cobalt-blue glass liners were often paired with silver holders, creating a striking visual contrast while helping to protect the metal interior from direct contact with salt.

This example combines a traditional twin-handled pedestal form with a removable cobalt-blue glass liner and a later sterling silver spoon by Adie Brothers Ltd, hallmarked in Birmingham in 1936. As the hallmarks on the cup are rubbed, its maker and precise date remain unconfirmed. The visible signs of use and repair form part of the history of an authentic silver table accessory.

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