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What is a silver salt cellar?
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A salt cellar is a small decorative bowl that’s used to hold salt. A silver salt cellar could be a salt cellar made of silver or that contains decorative silver. Salt was once one of the most prized possessions there was, so it was displayed prominently and a salt cellar was an important part of a table service. Find an assortment of salt cellars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Antique Silver Salt Cellars on 1stDibs
Egyptian Revival Silver Salt Cellars
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival silver salt cellars. Pair English sterling silver Egyptian Revival salt cellars
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,185 / set
Sterling Silver Salt Cellar, 1872
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a finely crafted sterling silver salt cellar by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked for the
Category
Antique 1870s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Early Victorian Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
By Joseph Angell I & John Angell I 1
Located in London, GB
Pair of early Victorian antique silver salt cellars with circular melon fluted bodies, spreading
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Sterling Silver Salt Cellars
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite pair of sterling silver salt cellars was crafted by Gorham Silversmiths and
Category
Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$485 / set
Hexagonal Chinese Silver Salt Cellar, Cumwo, Hong Kong, circa 1890
By Cumwo
Located in London, GB
Hexagonal Chinese silver salt cellar, Cumwo, Hong Kong, circa 1890.
Depicting bamboo, Prunus
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Silver Salt Cellars, London, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of silver salt cellars standing on three cabriole legs, featuring repoussé decoration with
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Serving Bowls
Materials
Silver
