Description: This is a rare 16th-17th century circular salt granite grinder featuring a sleeping fox. It weighs about 120 pounds and is made in two parts. The top part has a hole in it's centre to receive the raw salt yet while the bottom part has a spout from which to pour the grounded salt. This rare grinder originates from centre of France, the Auvergne region, and was used to avoid paying the "gabelle" tax on salt by allowing people to grind their own salt at home. Similar models are in the museum "Vallees cevenoles de Saint-Jean-du-Gard" in France.
Price: 1550 USD
Location: Petaluma, California
End Time: 2024-10-29T23:15:12.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Decade: Pre 1890
Material: granite
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Color: grey
