Salt Kit
19th century (made)
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Salt kit of lead-glazed earthenware. Of ovoid shape with flattened back, with hemispherical separately thrown aperture with simulated rope twist ornament at the join with the body. Behind this is a knop and a strap handle. The ceramic body of hard, bright red appearance. The interior and upper part of the exterior with a transparent brownish glaze which has partially dribbled down the unglazed lower part of the exterior.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Lead-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Salt kit, lead-glazed earthenware. English, probably made in Sunderland, 19th century |
| Physical description | Salt kit of lead-glazed earthenware. Of ovoid shape with flattened back, with hemispherical separately thrown aperture with simulated rope twist ornament at the join with the body. Behind this is a knop and a strap handle. The ceramic body of hard, bright red appearance. The interior and upper part of the exterior with a transparent brownish glaze which has partially dribbled down the unglazed lower part of the exterior. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs B. E. Adams, in memory of her mother, Mrs B. Acland |
| Object history | Bought by donor from a Mr. Poole in Dalton-in-Furness, N. Lancs, who obtained it from a farmhouse locally/ |
| Historical context | Domestic salt can by kept dry in such containers. |
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| Accession number | C.44-1975 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2008 |
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