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Salt Cellar

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1865

GUSN

GUSN-48029

Description

Ram's feet; round; scalloped fluted edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

saltcellars
coin silver
wash technique
gold (color)
silver (metal)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
rams (animals)
feet (animal or human components)
aegricanes
Silver
Gold Washed
Ram Head
SALT CELLAR

Inscription

Struck on bottom: [lion facing left] [anchor] G COIN

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Gorham & Co. (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Providence, RI, USA

Dimensions

1.75 (H), 2.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.759A

Places

Rhode Island (United States)

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