Friday, July 13, 2012

The Exeter Salt. c.1630







A silver-gilt table salt in the form of a tower with cylindrical corner turrets and a tall central turret with an open gallery and domed roof above, resting on a chased mound supported by dragons on ball feet, the salt is encrusted with jewels.

Royal Collection © Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II














































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