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Standing salt

Edward Winslow (American, 1669–1753)
about 1690–1700
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Overall (h x w): 14 x 12.5 cm (5 1/2 x 4 15/16 in.)
Credit Line The Philip Leffingwell Spalding Collection—Gift of Philip Leffingwell Spalding
Accession Number38.64
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware

Catalogue Raisonné Buhler, 1972, No. 67
DescriptionStepped octagonal base, gadrooning at bottom of round flaring stem with midband. Stepped octagonal top with four scroll supports around depressed cup.
Marks Initials "EW" above a fleur-de-lis in a shaped shield
InscriptionsEIM and lion's head crest
ProvenanceOriginally made for John (b. March 31, 1651) and Mary (Tufts) Edes, m. October 15, 1674; 1928, lent by Philip L Spalding to MFA; 1938, gift of Philip Spalding to MFA. (Accession date: April 14, 1938)