Anne Smith & Nathaniel Appleton– a pair of George III antique sterling silver salts, London 1780/81 Of cauldron form, on three legs with stepped hoof feet and stepped knees, traces of gliding to interior. Diameter – 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches Weight – 82 grams / 2.64 ozt Anne Smith registered her mark with partner Nathanial Appleton on July 26th 1771, her marital status at the time is not known. Located on Aldgate street the partnership appears to have on produced only salts and cream jugs. She took out an insurance policy on her premises and stock as a silversmith. For a set of four salts in the collection of The National Museum of Women in the Arts, see Women Silversmiths 1685 -1845’ P87.