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Salt

Possibly made by: Peter Downham (English (London), working 1655–1690)
Marked by: PD
English (London)
1661–62
Object Place: Europe, London, England

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions H. 2.4 cm (15/16 in.); Diameter 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); Weight 33 gm ( 1 oz 1 dwt)
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession Number1975.16
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver

DescriptionThe fluted salts are octafoil in section with sides tapering to a flat rim surrounding the circular depression for the salt. The sides of the salts are formed of a single raised and crimped sheet. The tops are formed separately and soldered at the rim.
Marks On inside of bowl, maker's mark PD three pellets above a cinquefoil below (Jackson, 1921, p. 129; rev. ed. 1989, p. 125) (struck twice); leopard's head crowned; lion passant; date letter D
ProvenancePurchased from How (of Edinburgh), London, February 12, 1975, Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour.