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They come with their original box

consistent with some use

The posts slant either to the left or right

beaded star shapes and rhinestones

Antique Russian Silver Salt Chair Kostroma Assay Mark Maker Mark button hook But the papers say it'sThis 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