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An Early to Mid 18th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Salt
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An Early to Mid 18th Century Lignum Vitae Treen Salt

18th century
Sold 8 June 2016 · Opus Antiques
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A great early to mid 18th century lignum vitae salt. The colour and patina are very good,, one crack on the outside of the salt but due to its thickness doesn't go all the way through. Salts were placed on the table and people were able to take a pinch for flavouring. Master salts were the biggest placed near the master of the house and smaller vessels placed further down the table according to rank. C1750

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
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SA404517
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A great early to mid 18th century lignum vitae salt.
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The colour and patina are very good,, one crack on the outside of the salt but due to its thickness doesn't go all the way through.
Opus Antiques

Salts were placed on the table and people were able to take a pinch for flavouring. Master salts were the biggest placed near the master of the house and smaller vessels placed further down the table according to rank. C1750

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
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SA404517
Opus Antiques
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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 An early to mid 18th century lignum vitae treen salt
An early to mid 18th century lignum vitae treen salt
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)
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