Salt 1755 - 1780

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united-states

"Salt" is a small, silver salt cellar by American silversmith Benjamin Halsted, dating to 1755-1780. The piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a round, bowl-shaped container supported by three legs with decorative, shell-like accents. This piece is a fine example of early American silversmithing, demonstrating the craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized the period. The use of silver in this utilitarian object reflects its value and importance in colonial American society.