Pair of Salt Cellars
Dateca. 1750-1760
Maker
Joseph Richardson, Sr.
1711 - 1784
MediumSilver
DimensionsHeight: 2 3/16”; Maximum diameter: 3 3/8”; Diameter at lip: 3”
Credit LineGift of Kay Justice Ridinger in memory and honor of Charles W. Ridinger III
Object number2021-85,1&2
DescriptionPair of salt cellars with large deep circular bodies, a ruffled gadrooned rim, and supported by three legs with shell feet and junctures. Fronts engraved with worn intertwined monograms.Inscription(s)Fronts engraved with what appear to be addorsed "ES" monograms.Mark(s)Each marked twice on the bottom with “IR” in relief within a rectangle.
ca. 1750-1780
Joseph Richardson, Sr.
1755-1785
1775-1785
1745-1770
