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Salt Dish

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1820

GUSN

GUSN-180140

Description

Pair of cut glass salts. Oval shaped body with all over diaper pattern around bowl. Ridged rim. Hexagonal base with cut starburst design on bottom of base. Facets on bottom of bowl below diapering.

Details

Descriptive Terms

salts (condiment vessels)
glass (material)
Dish, Salt

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 5/8 x 5 x 3 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.565.2

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