Fine Antique Georgian Style Treen Salt Shaker libra The splint wrapping the loop

The splint wrapping the loop handle at the center of the lid is a bit loose at the end and the exterior color hasfaded a but with age

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many of these pots are made for a tourist market

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Fine Antique Georgian Style Treen Salt Shaker libra The splint wrapping the loopI have found what appears to be an exact match of this treen Georgian style salt shaker described as 18th Century Colonial (and which sold at auction, with a matching pepper shaker, for $750.) I am not sure this piece is that old I think perhaps mid to late 19th century but certainly it is very finely made, lathe turned, of a beautiful hardwood. I have also found "muffineers" of the same style, used for sprinkling cinnamon or sugar on muffins; I