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The placement on the table of the salt cellar (often referred to simply as a 'salt') marked the place of the host or the high status of an important guest. This example is decorated with bells, a gilt military figure and engraved ornament. The three holes on the upper surface suggest that some further decorative features have been lost.","physicalDescription":"Triangular salt with circular bowl supported on a platform by 3 winged figures standing on spheres all on a chased and engraved triangular base. Triumphant gilt military figure in centre. Three hanging bells. 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