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What is a silver salt cellar?

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What is a silver salt cellar?
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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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

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 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

Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, Pair
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique Art Deco period sterling silver salt cellars By Tiffany & Co. (signed
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danish silver salt cellars by Georg Jensen, model #110, 1915-1930
By Georg Jensen
Located in Delft, NL
Danish silver salt cellars by Georg Jensen, model #110, 1915-1930 Two small Danish silver salt
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Salt Cellar
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A charming open salt cellar crafted of sterling silver with a removable ruby red glass liner. The
Category

Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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