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Saltcellars

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1900

GUSN

GUSN-174092

Description

A pair of silver saltcellars with an octagonal shape, a single large foot, and dual caryatid handles. Bowl has a broad scalloped lip with a beaded edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saltcellars
sterling silver
Vessel, Condiment
Dish, Salt
Saltcellar
Saltcellar

Associated Person

Quincy, Edmund, 1903-1997

Additional Identification Number

8.25
EQ116

People and Organizations

Metropolitan Moving & Storage
Black, Starr & Frost

Quincy, Edmund, 1903-1997

Maker

Black, Starr & Frost (Retailer)

Dimensions

3 x 5 x 2 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

2009.5.25

Places

Probably New York state (United States)
Probably New York City (New York state)

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