Salt Cellar
18th century (made)
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Salt cellar, enamel on copper, painted in white polychrome enamels and gilded. Circular, with convex sides pierced with heart-shaped openings directed alternatly upwards and downwards, three feet, gilt metal rim and glass lining. The gilt decoration consists of lines round the rim and openings, scrolls and a star at the bottom, and trelliswork above the attachment of the feet.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Enamel on copper, painted in colours and gilding, with a gilt metal rim and glass lining |
| Brief description | Salt cellar, enamel on copper, painted in polychrome enamels, and gilded, with a gilt metal rim and glass lining, England, 18th century |
| Physical description | Salt cellar, enamel on copper, painted in white polychrome enamels and gilded. Circular, with convex sides pierced with heart-shaped openings directed alternatly upwards and downwards, three feet, gilt metal rim and glass lining. The gilt decoration consists of lines round the rim and openings, scrolls and a star at the bottom, and trelliswork above the attachment of the feet. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber |
| Other number | Sch.III 317 - Schreiber number |
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| Accession number | 414:1783-1885 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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