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Salt Box

Date1770-1800

Maker Unidentified

OriginAmerica or England

MediumMahogany

DimensionsOH: 9 7/8"; OW: 12 1/4"; OD: 9 1/2"

Credit LineBequest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Hennage

Object number2020-379

DescriptionRectangular dovetailed box with slanted lid hinged to rear of top; interior divided from front to back into two section; bottom rounded on edges extends slightly past sides, front, and back forming base molding; box back has an arched extension above top with a hole in the center for hanging.