Salt cellar
James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield (fl.1806-1915)
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
pewter and glass
Measurements
58 mm (Height); 84 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Sheffield
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Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1219801
Summary
Circular pewter salt with inner liner of dark blue glass. Stamped James Dixon & Sons SHEFFIELD
Provenance
On loan to the National Trust from Lady Mairi Bury (1921-2009) 1976, then purchased by the National Trust from the Estate of Lady Mairi Bury 2012.
Marks and inscriptions
James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield
Makers and roles
James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield (fl.1806-1915), maker