Here we have a lovely pair of Georgian sterling silver salt cellars, attributed to Peter Podio, a London silversmith.
Peter Podio entered his first mark in partnership with Abraham Peterson on 1 May 1783, giving their address as 23 Primrose Hill, Salisbury Square, Fleet Street.
By the summer of 1799 Podio had moved to 23 Kirby Street, Hatton Garden, when his wife, Hannah died; she was buried on 17 June at St. Andrew, Holborn. This move to Hatton Garden is confirmed by Holden’s Triennial Directory, 1805-1807, in which Podio is described as a silversmith of 23 Kirby Street.
He was most active between 1790 to 1801, placing this piece to be likely circa late Georgian to Regency period. Sadly, the assay marks are much rubbed, with only the maker’s mark discernible.
Price marked at $300AUD each or $550AUD for the pair. Please contact us if interested in purchasing separately
Measurements: 181grams, approximately 90.85g each.
Maker’s mark legible, other marks very much rubbed. Otherwise salt cellars in excellent antique condition.
