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Pair of 19th Century Pollard Oak Capstan Salts
Baggott & Co.
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Pair of 19th Century Pollard Oak Capstan Salts

19th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A pair of turned capstan salts in well figured pollard oak, with domed plinth bases to broad bowls above.

English, circa 1850 - 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Baggott & Co. has dated these Pollard Oak Salt Cellars to the 19th Century.

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SA1128677
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BCSL1535
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A pair of turned capstan salts in well figured pollard oak, with domed plinth bases to broad bowls above.

English, circa 1850 - 1880

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Baggott & Co. has dated these Pollard Oak Salt Cellars to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128677
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL1535
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A pair of turned 19th-century pollard oak capstan salt cellars featuring circular moulded bases.
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Archive I A pair of turned 19th-century pollard oak capstan salt cellars featuring circular moulded bases.

Pair of 19th Century Pollard Oak Capstan Salts

Archive II A pair of turned 19th-century pollard oak capstan salt cellars featuring circular moulded bases. View II
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Archive IV A pair of turned 19th-century pollard oak capstan salt cellars featuring circular moulded bases. View IV
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Baggott & Co.

Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leslieandbaggott
Verified Since Feb 2019
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Items Sold 9
Baggott & Co.
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A pair of turned 19th-century pollard oak capstan salt cellars featuring circular moulded bases.
Pair of 19th century pollard oak capstan salts
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A pair of turned 19th-century pollard oak capstan salt cellars featuring circular moulded bases.
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FAQs

Capstan salt cellars are open table containers shaped like a nautical capstan, designed to hold loose salt for dining. Popularised in the 19th century, they were often crafted from turned hardwoods or silver.

Victorian artisans frequently utilised dense hardwoods such as oak, pollard oak, walnut, and mahogany for turned treen items. These timbers offered structural stability and distinct grain patterns suitable for detailed turning.

Authentic 19th-century pollard oak displays characteristic burl patterns, dark knots, and natural oxidisation within the grain. Physical evidence includes minor variations from hand-lathe turning and subtle age wear to the base.

Place turned wooden salts on a dining table, sideboard, or kitchen shelf to add historic texture. They function well as accent decor alongside ceramic tableware, linen napkins, and traditional cutlery.

Maintain turned wooden objects by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically. Avoid immersion in water, direct sunlight, and placement near central heating radiators to prevent drying and cracking.
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