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Salt cellars, sometimes called the salt, open salts or salt dips, they are the serving dishes from which salt was served with miniature spoons. Early salt was coarse and clumped together in humid weather, and had to be kept in open dishes so the coarse salt could be broken up before serving.

In the Middle Ages, seating in relation to the assignment of the salt on the table signified your social importance. The desirable sitting room position was “above the salt,” Prosperous Romans’ liberal utilization of salt, an expensive commodity at that time, boasted their social status. Salt cellars became outdated in the early 19th century when John Mason invented the screw-top salt shaker in 1858.

Salt cellars are beautiful collectibles which are not to expensive, expand your antique collection is practicable. The value varies depending on the salt cellar from a few dollars to higher-end crystal or sterling silver piece.

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Written by Nolan of Annetiques, Inc., Langhorne, PA

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