Pair of Gorham Coin Silver Salt Cellars

Model #20 [#GM12], introduced ca. 1857, oval cauldron form, decorated with repousse cartouches, with wavy gadrooned rim and raised on four ram's masque-crested cloven feet, monogrammed "ATC".
h. 1-3/4", l. 3-1/8", w. 2-3/8"; 5.02 total t. oz.

Notes: This pair does not match Model #20 listed in Tompkins' catalogue, and, but for the repousse work (which may be a retailer's addition), corresponds exactly to Model #GM12 (see Tompkins, p. 36, pl. 12).

**In generally good used condition with no breaks or repairs noted. Both salts have some compression dents where the legs meet the body, none very significant but visible on the interior and causing one salt to sit with a negligible "wobble". Traces of gilding on the interior, with scratches from use; one interior with some salt spotting. Attractive repousse work and nice detail on the legs.