The Salt has a shallow circular bowl chased with petal flutes and matted foliate, and has four applied lion's masks. The domed base and cover are chased with bunches of fruit and masks and studded with carbuncles. The Salt takes its name from the Jesuit College at Stonyhurst, Lancashire.
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Title of artwork, date
The Stonyhurst Salt, 1577
Date supported
1958
Medium and material
Jewelled & enamelled rock-crystal & silver-gilt
Dimensions
26 cm
Grant
1500
Total cost
6000
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