Saltcellar

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Saltcellar

Entry/Object ID

PM.60.65

Description

Rectangular open delftware salt: four feet; shallow depression at top; decorated in underglaze blue on white ground; on top, leaves; at sides, flowers (iris and composites), with parrot seated on each side, yet slightly different; hollow and box-like, with small round hole on bottom; marked: with 8-pointed star and either S or claw motif: * / S.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Albertus Kiell

Attribution

Maker

Manufacturer

The Star Manufactory

Notes

Dates: 1734 - 1767 Date made: r. 1734 - 1767

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Marked: with 8-pointed star and either S or claw motif: * S

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3-7/8 in

Length

4-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 7/8 x 4 1/8 in. (9.8 x 10.5 cm)

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

4-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)

Material

Earthenware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Major chips at corners and edges; two hairline cracks in bowl- these cracks extend from sides toward center of bowl; one of four feet is worn down more than the other feet so that the saltcellar wobbles.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

"The Star" pottery under Albertus Kiell (Delenne pp 238-39) seems most probable. "La Griffe" or "In De Klauw" pottery (Claw)

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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