| Accession # |
1993.78.1a-b |
|
Maker |
Gorham Manufacturing Company
|
|
Designer |
George Washington Maher
|
| Title |
Salt Cellar with Liner |
| Date |
ca. 1912 |
| Medium |
Silver, glass |
| Dimensions |
1 3/16 x 3 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (3 x 8.7 x 8.7 cm) |
| Marks |
Impressed on bottom of base at one end: "Martelé / [row of three hallmarks containing lion passant, anchor in shield surmounted by eagle, "G" in Gothic print] / 9584"
Impressed at the opposite end: "SPAULDING & CO. CHICAGO / ZCB"
Hand-etched nearby: "141" |
| Credit Line |
Marie Bernice Bitzer Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 22, Shelf G (Silver)
|
| Description |
Silver salt cellar (a) with colorless glass liner (b); en suite with pepper caster (1993.78.2). Salt cellar (a): low circular form with canted sides and no bottom. Narrow dentil band at top, plain band at bottom. Broad central band with entwined initials "EGK" on opposing sides. (b) Liner: undecorated; low fitted, cylindrical form rests on narrow interior ledge.
CONDITION: Very good, light overall scratching. |
