SALT TIN
H1988.405
Gold Tin with Blue Design reads "TRADE MARK / SEE HOW IT RUNS" / CEREBOS / TABLE / SALT / IDEAL FOR / THE TABLE / AND ALL / DOMESTIC USES / NETT WEIGHT 1 1/2 lbs / MANUFACTURED ONLY BY / CEREBOS LIMITED / LONDON ENGLAND / WORKS GREATHAM-BY-THE-SEA / PESO NETO / 675 GRAMOS" SIDE ; "CONTAINS A SMALL PROPORTION OF PHOSPHATES / TO KEEP THE SALT DRY AND FREE RUNNING" , "Cerebos / Salt / IN THE / PATENT POURER PACKAGE / REGISTERED DESIGN" "KNOWN AND APPRECIATED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR ITS NEVER VARYING EXCELLENCE." Pic shows salt being poured from an opening in lid but there is no evidence of hole in lid. Used to hold Nutmeg and Nutmeg grater (see H88/407). Lid reads "REMOVE THIS LID / PATENT POURER INSIDE"
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.405 |
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| Accession Date: | 20 Jun 1988 |
Material
| Tin/Metal | Tin, paint. |
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Measurement
| length | 140mm |
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| width | 85mm |
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