This item is not for sale, but most of my pieces were bought through the internet. Your grandparents may not have used them, but your greatgrandparents probably didif they were born in the 1800s or early 1900s. History paperback nonfiction books in german for sale in. Salt cellars were in vogue long before salt shakers existed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. But throughout most of human history, pinching a bit of salt between the.
Get the best deal for antique us sterling silver salt cellars from the largest online selection at. Salt cellars have been around for centuries and were especially popular to collect. Randolph and company in 1876, tanglewood tales by nathaniel hawthorne, published by the henry altemus. This is not your average show and tell antique picture book. There are the popular edition of handy volume classics by william cullen bryant, published by t. Included in this collection are seven hardback books. In recipe books, the phrase a pinch of salt is an instruction to add a scant amount of sodium chloride to a dish in order to brighten its flavors, be they savory or sweet. As early as the middle ages in welltodo households, the head of the house was given a salt bowl called a master salt with a tiny silver spoon. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Antique trader salt and pepper shaker price guide by mark.
Vintage antique clear glass mixed lot of 18 open salt cellar dishes home decor. Heacock was an authority on glass produced in the united states, and his area of expertise shaped this magnificent book. However, as mark kurlansky so brilliantly relates in his world. Known as trencher salts, these more functional salt cellars followed the.
There are also books on them, so you can study or even take the book along with you. This goto guide will help you easily assess your favorite collectible condiment containers. A gripping biological detective story that uncovers the myth, mystery, and endangered fate of the worlds most humble fruit to most people, a banana is a banana. It was made by benin craftsmen and features portuguese traders shown with long hair, beards and hooked noses together with their ship. Nina and sandy developed their book to take up where 5000 open salts left off. Best 30 book dealers used rare in salt lake city, ut with. But throughout most of human history, pinching a bit of salt between the thumb and forefinger, and then letting the captured crystals fall, was the only way to season whatever you were about to eatsalt shakers are a.
The best known, even classic, work is 5000 open salts, a collectors guide 1982, by william heacock and patricia johnson. In british english, the term is normally used for what in north american english are called salt shakers. He would pass it around the table to his guests, and each would help themselves. History of the salt shaker and salt cellar food squeeze. Day, the us navy officially named the newest of the future gerald r. And when it comes to vintage and antique titles, the everevolving narrative of world events, from the rise and fall of the roman empire to the settling of australia by. A salt cellar also called a salt, saltbox and a salt pig is an article of tableware for holding and dispensing salt.
This collection of seven historic books explore the ancient art of macrame and teach you the many types of knots and designs you can make at home with very little equipment needed. Antique books, english history, american history, americana, town history, americana, revolutionary war, war of 1812, militaria. There are many rare and antique items for sale, and many of them are one of a kind and quite unique. Check this page, which i discovered after i wrote this article. But history books are collected for more than their occasionally plagiarized contents. Saltcellar, also called salt, receptacle for table salt, usually made of metal or glass.
A world history by mark kurlansky, paperback barnes. Teaching history with 100 objects ivory salt cellar from. It combines the english word salt with the anglonorman word saler, which already by itself meant salt container. Teaching history with 100 objects ivory salt cellar from benin. In fact, with a ball of twine and a few things you probably already have lying around the house, you can master the materials in these volumes and begin creating.
A salt cellar is an article of tableware for holding and dispensing salt. The word salt cellar is attested in english from the 15th century. Collecting salt and pepper shakers is a hobby with a little something for everyone. Even the two authors of the beautiful the open salt compendium a more modern and better presented book on open salts, would agree. Books is a full service antiquarian bookshop located in salt lake city, utah. The salt cellar was opened in october 1990 from an idea by the reverend wesley cooke and derek simmons. Today we take salt for granted, a common, inexpensive substance that seasons food or clears ice from roads, a word used casually in expressions salt of the earth, take it with a grain of salt without appreciating their deeper meaning. Shop forand learn aboutvintage and antique salt cellars.
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From the middle ages until at least the 16th century, salt was a relatively expensive commodity and was kept at the table in vessels commensurate with this status. On the right bar of this page there are some links to silver and antique dealers websites. It is an example of a type of object probably made specifically for european visitors to benin. Salt dishes and spoons set of 4 sterling silver birmingham 1902. The open salt compendium a schiffer book for collectors. Get the best deals on salt cellar antique uk silver when you shop the largest online selection at.
Collecting antique silver salt cellars flower magazine. A salt spoon is a miniature utensil used with an open salt cellar for individual service. Lovingly maintained by debi raitz, this site links to seven open salts clubs, and is full of information on the history of salts, books about salts, and a link to the salt trader quarterly. Nov 18, 2010 a small covered salt cellar is visible on the table. The collection of late 19th century books is a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of the event. Newyork historical society 170 central park west at richard gilder way 77th street new york, ny 10024. Regency sterling silver master salt cellar, hallmarked london, 18111812, by john houle ca. Saltcellar, receptacle for table salt, usually made of metal or glass. Get the best deals on antique us sterling silver salt cellars when you shop the largest online selection at.
Antique and vintage history books collectors weekly. In recipe books, the phrase a pinch of salt is an instruction to add a scant amount of sodium. If you are interested in the military, you should definitely look through our rare military books section in the biblio rare book room. A large and elaborate standing saltcellar, frequently made of silver, was the centrepiece of the.
Local methodists set it up for the people of oldham town centre, whether shoppers or workers, to have a place to gather and eat with a peaceful, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. But throughout most of human history, pinching a bit of salt between the thumb and forefinger, and then letting the captured crystals fall, was the only way to season whatever you were about to eat salt shakers are a. 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. It is a historical and nostalgic item from a time before table salt was freeflowing, as it is today. Bauman rare books offers an extraordinary selection of rare books and autographs in all fields.
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A minor mystery surrounds my grandmothers collection of salt cellars. Although antique salt cellars are not difficult to find and can be very affordable, modern manufacturers and artisans continue to make salt. The salt cellar, also called the open salt, was a special dish that held salt. This form, with a bulbous circular bowl, was known as a cauldron salt cellar because of its resemblance to the cooking vessel. There arent many reference books for the specific collectible, open salts, and this one is the most comprehensive of all of them. I operate my shop in the cellar of my home in providence, and am open by. Whether you fancy figurals, gotogethers, hangers, kissers, nesters, stackers, or longboys, youll quickly discover the pricing and identifying details you need in antique trader salt and pepper shaker price guide. Great deals on history paperback nonfiction books in german. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The salt cellar offers a good chance to explore the contacts between west africa and europe. Salt cellar history history of silverware ac silver. You can also get plenty of history and see many pictures on salt cellars so that when you are out.
Antique books, history, american history, early americana. A small covered salt cellar is visible on the table. It is the first volume that covers the entire spectrum of oldtime barbershop items. Antique us sterling silver salt cellars for sale ebay. Get the best deals on salt cellar antique nonus silver when you shop the largest online selection at. Salt cellars are known, in various forms, by assorted names including open salt, salt dip, standing salt, master salt, and salt dish. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back.
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