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Saltcellar

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1740-1750

GUSN

GUSN-45034

Description

Hour-glass shaped pewter saltcellar. Cup-shaped base is larger than the cup-shaped top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saltcellars
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Vessel, Condiment
Dish, Salt
Saltcellar
Saltcellar

Inscription

"Raymond" (on sticker)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United Kingdom

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Percy E. Raymond

Accession Number

1950.80

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Probably England (United Kingdom) [country]

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