Salt
1801-1802 (made)
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By the 18th century salt was served at grand dinners in a salt cellar as part of each place setting, but more commonly one salt was shared between two diners. Sets of salts in silver could be purchased, often with glass liners or with gilt interiors to protect the silver surface.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silver |
Brief description | Silver, London hallmarks for 1801-2, mark of Richard Cooke |
Physical description | Oval, (one of a set of four), with slightly spreading side gadrooned rim and tab handles; on four lion feet. |
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Credit line | Beqeuathed by Arthur Hurst |
Object history | Acquisition RF: 40 / 434 Bequest - Arthur Hurst One of a set of four |
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Summary | By the 18th century salt was served at grand dinners in a salt cellar as part of each place setting, but more commonly one salt was shared between two diners. Sets of salts in silver could be purchased, often with glass liners or with gilt interiors to protect the silver surface. |
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Accession number | M.89A-1940 |
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Record created | June 22, 2009 |
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