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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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Egyptian Revival Silver Salt Cellars
Located in New York, NY
Egyptian Revival silver salt cellars. Pair English sterling silver Egyptian Revival salt cellars with repoussè with original cobalt ovoid shape liners with sphinxes, obelisks, sunbur...
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,185 / set
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 cellars made by Georg Jensen
Marked with model no. #110, made between 1915-1930, Denma...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver
Set of Four George III Sterling Silver Salt Cellars, London 1787
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1787, this set of four George III antique sterling silver salt cellars is of an elegant boat-shaped form supported by an oval pedestal base.
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Rococo period sterling silver salt cellars made in London in 1763
Located in London, London
Each salt cellar measures 2"(5cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) in diameter with a silver weight of 5.4 troy ounces.
Category
Antique 1760s English Rococo Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Lion Head and Paw Feet
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver salt cellar with Lion head and paw feet detail, in the Empire style, circa early-20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century English Empire Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage S. Kirk & Son 925 Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Spoon and Under Plate
Located in Greer, SC
Vintage to antique repousse set in 925 sterling silver by S. Kirk & Son. Featuring a sterling silver salt cellar, salt spoon, and small under plate.
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
