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Pair of Salt Bowls

Silversmith (Aberdeen, Scotland, died 1774)
Datec. 1750
Object NameBowl
Mediumsilver and glass
ClassificationsApplied Art
AcquisitionPurchased in 1977 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 06
Object numberABDAG000135
About MeShallow round bowl with fluted rim standing on 3 double ribbed feet. With blue glass liners.
Currently attributed to Coline Allan, although research is ongoing into the variant CA unches attributed to Coline Allan and Charles Allan of Jamaica who also used CA for his mark.
More About Me
The bowls are big enough to take just a pinch of salt!
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