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Salt cellar
France (Avignon)
about 1740
Medium/Technique
Metal; silver
Dimensions
4.6 x 6 x 7.5 cm (1 13/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.); Weight 4.25 oz.
Credit Line
Elizabeth Parke Firestone and Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. Collection
Accession Number1993.308.3
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionOne of a set of four cast trencher salts. Of shaped oval form with scrolling forming the supports. The concave sides have molded rims and a depression for salt divided into four slightly lobed sections. The interior is silver gilt. The cast double shell cover has a small molded thumbpiece and a molded rim. It is gilt inside.
Marks
Maker's Mark: a crowned BB, a grain between, a flaming heart(?). Other: a crowned A, two grains, a fleur-de-lis(?).