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Pedestal Salt

1587–88

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver, parcel gilt

DimensionsH. 12.4 ((4 7/8 in.); W. x 10.2 cm (4 in.); Weight 289.7 gm (9 oz 6 dwt)

Credit LineAnonymous gift in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour (1833-1914)

Accession number33.62

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ClassificationsSilver

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InscriptionsArmorials: Engraved on each side of upper flange, the crest of MorriceProvenanceMarch 22-April 5, 1917, consigned by B. J. Warwick, Esq., Christie’s, London, lot 254, to by Spink & Sons, London for £605 [note 1]; Spink & Sons until at least 1928 [note 2]. 1933, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 2, 1933)

[1] The Christie’s catalogue identified the mark on the salt as a bunch of grapes.
[2] The salt was published in a London periodical The Antiquarian in December 1928 as owned by Spink & Sons, London.