saltshaker

Object NameSalt Shaker with Cap

Made FromGlass, silver

Dateabout 1801-1900

Place Madeprobably France

Size(A) H (w/mounting): 15 cm, D (max. body): 6.4 cm; (B) (a&b) H: 20 cm; (a) H: 16.5 cm

Accession Number60.3.28 A

Curatorial Area(s)

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Physical DescriptionClear heavy glass; blown in a three-part mold. Rounded pedestal foot with rough pontil mark, ovoid body with stepped lower neck ending in a bulge and cylindrical upper neck; intricate sharp pattern covers the surface; ribbed pedestal foot, body divided into three identical motifs, including a heart-shaped motif with enclosed palm leaf, flanked by uprights ending in volutes, around bottom of body a row of pearls, the neck is vertically and horizontally ribbed, the bulge is vertically ribbed; has a silver screw top.
Provenance

Source McKearin Antiques