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EPNS Salt Cellar

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Overview

Around the top of this small round Electro-Plated Nickel Silver bowl is a simple raised pattern. The bowl sits on a base that has engraved letters and number.

Historical information

A salt cellar is a traditional tableware container used to hold and dispense salt, ranging from small, open dishes for individual diners to larger, often covered, pots for communal use. Common through the early 20th century, they allowed users to pinch or spoon salt before being largely replaced by salt shakers.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.102

Item type

Crockery

Themes

Food & Beverage

Material

Electroplated Nickel Silver

Inscriptions and markings

At base of silver-plated bowl are the words "EPNS A1"

Keywords

Salt Cellar

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 28 April, 2026

Completeness

83

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