Silver Capstan Salt, 1580, from the Cassel Collection

Acquisition of exceptionally rare parcel-gilt capstan salt bearing the date letter of 1580 which was part of a collection belonging to Sir Ernest Cassel.

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Silver capstan salt from the Cassel Collection
Silver capstan salt from the Cassel Collection
Geffrye Museum London
Region
London
Grant awarded
£14,724
Year awarded