Antique Russian Silver Salt Chair Kostroma Assay Mark Maker Mark bread and butter The label reads size 12

The label reads size 12

briefly married to Velvet Underground bassist John Cale and involved in the scene surrounding Andy Warhol and The Factory - she used Edie Sedgwick as her model

Sleeves: 25 1/4” from shoulder/sleeve seam

The plaque measures 9 1/2 in diameter

Label: Symbol 2000 100% Cotton Made in India CA14516 Free Size

Antique Russian Silver Salt Chair Kostroma Assay Mark Maker Mark bread and butter The label reads size 12This 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