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Whitman, Navajo $270 plus s/h | ||||||||||
Paula says - "This sterling silver Salt Cellar is highly decorated with hand stamping. Four turquoise stones set in serrated bezels shadowbox style."
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What is a Salt Cellar? A salt cellar (also called
a salt) is an article of tableware for holding and dispensing salt. Salt cellars
can be either lidded or open, and are found in a wide range of sizes, from large
shared vessels to small individual dishes. Styles range from simple to ornate
or whimsical, using materials including glass and ceramic, metals, ivory and wood,
and plastic. Use of salt cellars is documented as early as classical Rome. They
continued to be used through the first half of the 20th century; however, usage
began to decline with the introduction of free-flowing salt in 1911, and at last
they have been almost entirely replaced by salt shakers. Salt cellars were early
collectible as pieces of silver, pewter, glass, etc. Soon after their role at
table was replaced by the shaker, salt cellars became a popular collectible in
their own right. |
About Silver100% solid silver won't tarnish but it is too soft to use for making jewelry - it could easily be scratched, dented and bent. Sterling silver has a small amount of one or more other metals usually copper, added to the silver. To be called sterling silver, the alloy must contain at least 92.5% pure silver. Sterling silver alloy is harder than pure silver but the added metals also can cause discoloration or tarnish. |
ABOUT TURQUOISE Turquoise is associated with the sky,
and bringing sky energy to earth. It is known as a master healer stone as it is
believed to help speed the healing process. It is also thought that turquoise
can help promote honest and clear communication from the heart. |
