Standing Salt 1697 - 1700

"Standing Salt" is a silver salt cellar crafted by English silversmith John Allen, dating from 1697-1700. The octagonal, footed design features delicate, scrolled handles and decorative banding, showcasing the refined craftsmanship of the period. This piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflects the growing popularity of silver tableware among the English elite during the late 17th century.