Salt

Accession number 43.174.2

Unique identifier MN157381

Description One of a pair of silver salts, each circular in form, on three cast cabriole legs with female mask knees and shell feet, applied scalloped gadrooning at the lip, and body chased with foliate scrolls Inscription: Engraved on salt: SPERO MELIORA. Engraved on underside of base: L / R & C / 7=7ps. Mark: Fully hallmarked on base: [maker's mark] / [lion passant] / [crowned leopard's head] / [date letter.]

Dated 1744-1745

Object Type salt (condiment vessel)

Medium silver (metal)

Physical dimensions H: 1 3/4 in. DIAM:2 1/4 in. WEIGHT: 3.35 oz.

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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