Salt Cellar

• Artist: Tiffany Studios (Maker)
• Medium: Opalescent glass
• Geographical Location: Corona, New York, USA
• Dates: ca. 1900-1920
• Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (2.9 x 6.7 x 6.7 cm)
• Markings: Scratched on base: "5256 [unclear, could be '5286']"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 1, Shelf C
• Accession Number: 67.120.89
• Image: 67.120.89.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Salt cellar, opalescent or "Favrile" glass. Wide circular mouth with slightly cylindrical lip; sloping, rounded shoulders; slightly pointed body; lower section tapers in at considerable angle. Lower part of body has subtle suggestion of ribbing. Metallic surface wash forming changeable hues of amber, purple, and gold. Condition: excellent