Salters

Salt was an important seasoning throughout period. In my series "for the kitchen" here is an example of an item that was just for keeping salt safe on the table. Thought, it doesn't really look like the safest place to keep salt.

Accession number: 5904
Collection place: Surrey/Hampshire border
Production date: 1551-1700
Material: ceramic; earthenware
Measurements: H 61 mm
Museum Section: Post-Medieval
Summary: Surrey/Hampshire border ware salt with a yellow glaze on the nowl and on underside of the bowl in places. There are kiln scars on the rim and some of the rim is chipped.
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Sub-category: Surrey/Hampshire border ware.



Here is another one for good measure.

Accession number: 83.463/25
Collection place: Surrey/Hampshire border
Production date: 1567-1633
Material: ceramic; earthenware
Measurements: H 58 mm; D (base) 54 mm; (rim - incom) 85 mm appro
Museum Section: Post-Medieval
Summary: Surrey/Hampshire border ware pedestal dish with a green glaze on the outside. Part of the bowl is missing.
Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)
Sub-category: Surrey/Hampshire border ware.




From the broken one, you can see more how it is shaped and works more.