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Salt Cellar

Maker: Tiffany Studios, American, 1848-1933
Culture: American
Medium: Opalescent glass
Place Manufactured: New York City, New York, USA
Dates: ca. 1900-1920
Dimensions: 1 x 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in. (2.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm)
Markings: On base: "L.C.T. / 1256 / Favrile"
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 67.120.87
Credit Line: Bequest of Laura L. Barnes
Image: Overall, 67.120.87.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Salt cellar, opalescent or "Favrile" glass. Blue bottle glass with metallic wash of light and dark blue iridescence with a hint of gold. Shallow body with slightly ribbed sides rising to form concave, waved lip. Circular base. Condition: Good

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