The Vyvyan Salt

British

V&A (Victoria & Albert Museum)

1592

A square tower supported on four lions and surmounted by a domed cover carrying a figure of Justice. It has panel of verre eglomise (glass decorated with gold and silver leaf and colour). The silver is embossed with masks and fruit.

• Medium: silver-gilt with painted glass
• Dimensions: 41 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £1000 ( Total: £3,500)
• ArtFunded in: 1925

Provenance

Vyvyans of Trelowarren, Cornwall

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