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Salt Cellar

Date1787-1788

Artist/Maker John Wakelin & William Taylor (working 1776-1792)

Artist/Maker Edward Wakelin (active 1747-1777)

Artist/Maker William Taylor

OriginEngland, London

MediumSilver (Sterling); Gold (silver-gilt)

DimensionsH: 3 1/8"; L: 5"; W: 2 1/2"; L (base): 2 9/16"; W (base): 1 11/16".

Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors

Object number1971-2061,6

DescriptionSalt Cellar
Label TextBoat-shaped salts, which imitate in miniature the form of neoclassical sauce and soup tureens, were popular from about 1785 until about 1810.
InscribedOwner's crest engraved on face of each body.
MarkingsFully marked on underside of each base.
ProvenanceVendor: Stair & Andrew, London & New York
Anonymous Gift acquired by CWF in 1971.