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Pair of Trencher Salts
Probably by: James Smith (I) (free 1718)
English (London)
1733–34
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 3.2 cm x W. 8.3 x D. 6.6 cm (1 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in.); 42.12a, Weight: 70.9 gm (2oz 6 dwt); 42.12 b, Weight: 73.7 gm (2 oz 7 dwt)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914)
Accession Number42.12a-b
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe oval bowl of each salt rests on a plain oval spreading foot. The bowl is raised and inset into the base, which is fabricated in two sections, seamed vertically.
Marks
On underside of each, leopard's head crowned; date letter S; lion passant; maker's mark IS (Grimwade 1643)
InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on the side of each, the crest of Moore, of Ireland.
ProvenanceAnonymous Gift to the MFA in Memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914). (Accession Date: January 8, 1942)