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Standing salt
Edward Winslow (American, 1669–1753)
about 1690–1700
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall (h x w): 14 x 12.5 cm (5 1/2 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Philip Leffingwell Spalding Collection—Gift of Philip Leffingwell Spalding
Accession Number38.64
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 67
DescriptionStepped octagonal base, gadrooning at bottom of round flaring stem with midband. Stepped octagonal top with four scroll supports around depressed cup.
Marks
Initials "EW" above a fleur-de-lis in a shaped shield
InscriptionsEIM and lion's head crest
ProvenanceOriginally made for John (b. March 31, 1651) and Mary (Tufts) Edes, m. October 15, 1674; 1928, lent by Philip L Spalding to MFA; 1938, gift of Philip Spalding to MFA. (Accession date: April 14, 1938)