Antique Russian Silver Salt Chair Kostroma Assay Mark Maker Mark button hook Hemline: 154” around

Hemline:  154” around

Sizing: “Free Size” is indicated

beaded star shapes and rhinestones

a normal stress point caused by the fan action

consistent with some use

Antique Russian Silver Salt Chair Kostroma Assay Mark Maker Mark button hook Hemline: 154” aroundThis is a Russian silver salt box also known as a salt chair or salt throne. Salt chairs were made by eminent silversmiths and were popular during the late 19th century. They represented the Russian izba, the rural house where guests were welcomed with bread and salt. The salt chair was always placed on the table near the most important guest. This chair has a hinged flap covering the cavity where the salt would reside. This example is stamped on its