saltcellar
Table sodium container
A saltcellar is a small container for holding salt at the table, typically with a removable lid or open top.
The word preserves an old sense of cellar meaning a container for storing provisions, not an underground room.
Saltcellars range from simple shakers to ornate vessels requiring a tiny spoon: She passed the silver saltcellar down the table.
Vessel for mixing drinks
- dispenserDevice that releases portions
- cruetSmall condiment bottle
- vesselReceptacle for contents
- holderOne who possesses
caddy · receptacle · container · dish · bowl · trencher · dip · nappy
Pure silver alloy
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- polishSmooth by rubbing
925 · lustrous · engraved · filigree · chased · gilt · vermeil · monogram
Translucent fired clay
- stonewareDense ceramic fired hot
- earthenwareLow-temperature fired pottery
- delftwareTin-glazed Dutch earthenware
- majolicaTin-glazed decorative earthenware
faience · glaze · hand-painted · transferware · Wedgwood · Limoges · chinoiserie · cobalt
Protective dining surface cover
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
charger · dinnerware · flatware · glassware · crockery · mealtime · feast · banquet
shaker
Vessel for mixing drinks
holder · caddy · receptacle · container · dish · bowl · trencher · dip · nappy
sterling
Pure silver alloy
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
polish · 925 · lustrous · engraved · filigree · chased · gilt · vermeil · monogram · heirloom
porcelain
Translucent fired clay
- stonewareDense ceramic fired hot
- earthenwareLow-temperature fired pottery
- delftwareTin-glazed Dutch earthenware
majolica · faience · glaze · hand-painted · transferware · Wedgwood · Limoges · chinoiserie · cobalt · wheel-thrown
placemat
Protective dining surface cover
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
centerpiece · charger · dinnerware · flatware · glassware · crockery · mealtime · feast · banquet · formal
pepper
Pungent dried berry spice
antique
Old valued collectible
rarity · curio · artifact · patina · provenance · restoration · appraisal · estate · museum · cabinet
saltcellarpepper pot
Vessel for ground spice
pepper shaker · pepper mill · pepper grinder · sugar bowl · mustard pot