This salt is plain and without a cover which was entirely appropriate for a fairly successful merchant's table. This type of salt would have been a common type of plate in the late 16th or early 17th century but their plainness meant that they did not tend to be valued and few have survived. The salt is marked with the sponsor's mark IN in monogram.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Capstan salt, 1580
Date supported
2005
Medium and material
Parcel gilt
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 cm
Grant
15000
Total cost
38809
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