Salt box Carved wood (including softwood for the lid). Rectangular, straight-sided body, with a hinged lid featuring a tongue-and-groove mechanism. The front is decorated with friezes of lozenges framing a round motif in the centre. The same decoration appears on the sides, but with a star in the centre. A semi-circular handle at the top 19th century H. 28.7 cm – W. 13 cm – D. 12 cm Worn decoration and restorations (wood stabilisation)