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Trencher salt (one of a pair)
1715–25
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
6.98 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler
Accession Number32.366a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 112
DescriptionEach trencher has a deep elliptical bowl with flat flange,the outer edge shaped to conform to octagonal sides; sides, seamed at end, have concave center section with molding above and splayed molding below; an added strengthening band forming edge. No center point.
InscriptionsEngraved "TAH" on step of lower molding, with A superscript. On the base, other initials; wife's initials erased from one, husband's missing at small cut hole in other; together they would have been "ABS" with B in superscript, and solder over the A where a tiny hole was cut, well repaired at seam end of other.
ProvenanceOriginal owners unknown; 1932, bequest of Charles Hitchcock Tyler (Accession Date September 1, 1932)