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19th Century North Devon Terracotta Salter
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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19th Century North Devon Terracotta Salter

19th century
Description

Salt glazed internally.

Approx Dimensions:

Height = 34 cm

Width = 76 cm

Depth = 53 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Terracotta Salter to the 19th Century.

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SA1222068
Dealers Internal Reference
DM-384
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Description
Salt glazed internally.

Approx Dimensions:

Height = 34 cm

Width = 76 cm

Depth = 53 cm

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Terracotta Salter to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222068
Dealers Internal Ref
DM-384
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Antiques and reclamation

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A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior.
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Archive I A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior.

19th Century North Devon Terracotta Salter

Archive II A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior. View II
Archive III A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior. View III
Archive IV A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior. View IV
Archive V A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior. View V
Archive VI A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior. View VI
Archive VII A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior. View VII
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Telephone 07970 669382
Location
Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Mar 2018
Items For Sale 160
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior.
19th Century North Devon Terracotta Salter
Ref: SA1222068
A large 19th-century oval terracotta salting trough with a weathered unglazed exterior and an amber lead-glazed interior.
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FAQs

A terracotta salter is a traditional 19th-century earthenware vessel designed for curing and preserving meats, such as pork, using salt. Originating in rural agricultural communities, particularly in regions like North Devon, these deep basins provided a non-reactive interior glaze suitable for food preservation prior to refrigeration.

Terracotta salters were hand-formed from coarse local red clay and fired at low temperatures. The interior was typically coated with a thick lead glaze to create an impervious surface that prevented liquids and salt from penetrating the porous terracotta.

Authentic 19th-century salters feature heavy, thick-walled construction, subtle structural variations from hand-crafting, and a distinct contrast between the unglazed exterior and the rich amber interior glaze. Signs of historical functional wear include light rim chipping, surface patination, and fine crazing within the glaze.

An antique salter serves as a functional focal point when styled as a rustic planter on a kitchen island, console table, or deep window sill. It can also act as a decorative container for rolled towels in a bathroom or as a tabletop centrepiece filled with seasonal botanicals.

Clean the surface using warm water and a soft brush, avoiding chemical detergents that could compromise the interior glaze. Allow the unglazed exterior clay to dry completely in a well-ventilated space, and protect the piece from frost if displayed outdoors.
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