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Salt; silver-gilt; in three sections; 1) the hollow body, square in section, which rests on unusual horse-shaped feet; 2) the shallow recess for salt; 3) the lid, surmounted by a finial in the form of a warrior in classicizing armour, holding up a blank shield and spear; the body and lid are decorated with embossed and engraved ornament, swags, masks and strapwork; each piece fully hallmarked and with maker's mark.
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