Set of Four Salt Cellars
Dateca.1820
Maker
John Adam
1775 - 1848
MediumSilver
DimensionsHeight: 1 7/8"; Diameter of foot: 2 3/16"; Diameter at lip: 2 11/16"
Credit LineBequest of Joseph H. and June S. Hennage
Object number2020-298,1-4
DescriptionSilver salts, each with a stepped low circular splayed foot supporting a hemispherical body, topped with an applied gadrooned band at its lip.Label TextA scarce survival, this set of four salt cellars bear the mark of John Adam, one of a family of silversmiths who worked in Alexandria from the American Revolution through the early 20th century. The set dates from the city's golden years when Adam's business was booming, and he was offering a wide range of fancy goods, jewelry, and silver repair services.Mark(s)Each struck on the bottom above the center punch with "J.ADAM." in relief within a rectangle.ProvenancePurchased from Shrubsole (New York), November 16, 1989
ca.1750-1780
