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Saltcellar

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-16370

Description

Silver saltcellar with six ball feet, a circular body, and a Greek key design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saltcellars
coin silver
engraving (printing process)
silver (metal)
Vessel, Condiment
Dish, Salt
Saltcellar
Silver
Stipple Engraved
Greek Key
Saltcellar

Inscription

Struck on bottom: COIN

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1969.727d

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/4 (H), 1 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.727.4

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