Antique Russian Silver Salt Chair Kostroma Assay Mark Maker Mark button hook Sizing: “Free Size” is indicated

Sizing: “Free Size” is indicated

A native of Greece

beaded star shapes and rhinestones

Hemline:  154” around

consistent with some use

Antique Russian Silver Salt Chair Kostroma Assay Mark Maker Mark button hook Sizing: “Free Size” is indicatedThis 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