Collection Highlights
N Amsterdam, ou N Iork in Ameriq
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.13
Medium:
Colored engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Salt
Object Number:
1947.474
Date:
1780/81
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 3 in. ( 3.5 x 7.6 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on the base: lion passant conforming, leopard's head crowned in a cartouche, "e" in a cartouche; "I W" between a cross and a star in a circle
Description:
Wrought silver salt; shallow, bowl-shaped body curved to applied, flared lip; three cabriole legs applied to the base with molded pad junctures and molded pad feet; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Gallery Label:
This saltcellar belonged to the miniature painter John Ramage (ca. 1748-1802).
Credit Line:
Anonymous Gift
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
