Open salt

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Open salt

Entry/Object ID

PM.60.43

Description

Heavy, squat, round open salt with deep circular depression in top: narrow bolection molding around middle above which is engraved an "A" enclosed in an open scroll; "L E" flanked by "16" and "90"; touch on bottom "IM" 85.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Joseph Mumford

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1690

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

...narrow bolection molding around middle above which is engraved A enclosed in an open scroll L E flanked by "16" and "90". Touch, bottom IM 85

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Bottom

Diameter

3-7/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)

Dimension Description

Maximum

Height

2-3/8 in

Diameter

4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 3/8 x 4 in. (6 x 10.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Top

Diameter

2-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

Material

Pewter

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Dents in center molding. Inscription worn; old scratches and gouges throughout; at top opening along edge are solder repair spots.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Upper Kitchen