each of oval flaring basket form with gadrooned rims and dual bifurcated scroll handles, on shaped oval pedestal bases with gadrooned rims, each engraved with a crest upon a cap of maintenance

Nice clear marks to undersides. Engraved scratch-weights '5=15', '5=17', '5=10' and '6=0' to undersides. Crests slightly rubbed but legible, also wear to high points of the decoration. Good condition overall.
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Numerous examples of sauceboats bearing the maker's mark for Edward Wakelin, London, 1750 to 1770, have been noted which are of identical enlarged form to the present salts. For one such, see The Collection of Patricia Kluge, Sotheby's, New York, 8-9 June 2010, lot 204.