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The Eddystone Lighthouse Standing Salt
Unknown artist, 1698

Standing Salt marked 'Rowe', Plyn' and Britan' (Rowe of Pymouth) for family use, as table ornament, salt cellar or spice boxan exact model of the Eddystone lighthouse prior to 1699.
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Title of artwork, date
The Eddystone Lighthouse Standing Salt, 1698
Date supported
1948
Medium and material
Silver
Grant
500
Total cost
1500
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