ECS-S.120:3-2015
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.120:3-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Cauldron Salt Cellar
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Circular salt cellar on three feet
Comments
One of a set of four
Other number
120
Description
Dimensions
diameter (actual size): 76mm
height (actual size): 45mm
height (actual size): 45mm
Inscription
Inscribed: Botham, Salt Hill
Inscription description
Very worn marks:
Date mark: c. 1735 (worn)?
Maker's mark: (worn) p in oval ?
Date mark: c. 1735 (worn)?
Maker's mark: (worn) p in oval ?
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a set of four plain, circular salt cellars on three feet. All engraved with Pemberton Griffin head crest.
Production
Person
Unknown (Silversmith)
Date
c.1735
History and association
Object history note
Bequeathed to Eton by M.W.S. Pemberton 1945
Previous ownership
