The values of old English silver and Sheffeld plate, from the xvth to the xixth centuries (1906)
Caldicott, J. W. (John W.), Gardner, John Starkie, 1844-1930 · London and Derby, Bemrose · leaf 88
lace at table, and the salt cellar occupied the position of honour inmediaeval times, since accorded to the epergne. It had a protective influence which extended tothe guest, as it still has in the East, but was nevertheless dreaded as an apt vehicle for poison, hencethe covered salts, and it was…
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