Salt of the Earth
Individual salt dishes were made popular by the late 19th Century Victorians who had a penchant for etiquette and specialized table wear. These dishes were known by a variety of names including; salt dip, salt cellar, salter, and trencher salt. Collectors today call them "open salts" to distinguish them from salt shakers. Salts were made of a variety of materials including metal and porcelain but glass was the most common material.
These images give an idea of the unusual design of some of the salt cellars. Click on an image to see a larger view.
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