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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Salt dish
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Salt dish

Manufacturer Newell Harding
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1830-1840
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (3.8 x 6.4 cm)
InscribedMarked on bottom: "N. Harding/pure coin/boston".
Credit LineGift of Mr. Stanley Waldman
Object number75.73.1
Not on view
DescriptionRound open salt dish with its main body covered with flowers, leaves and volutes in repose. Salt is raised on three legs with hoof-like feet. Gilt interior. Shaped mouth.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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