Double salt or pepper box
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The two shell-like covers of this box conceal shallow compartments for salt or pepper. Rococo-style salts like this one were made in matching sets that were arranged around the dining table in front of each guest or, alternatively, positioned between two guests. The fluted covers and scrolling feet were intended to reflect the flickering candlelight.
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