Historical information

Wall-mounted salt boxes were commonly used in kitchens before the 20th century to store coarse salt, which was essential for cooking and food preservation.
The wall-mounting design kept the salt dry and easily accessible near the cooking area.
These were widely used in European and early colonial kitchens, particularly before refrigeration made food preservation less reliant on salt.
The rounded, barrel-like base and decorative curved back panel suggest this may date from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Physical description

This is a vintage wooden salt box with a cylindrical base and a hinged lid.
The back panel extends upward with a curved top, featuring a hole for mounting on a wall.
The lid is flat and circular, designed to be lifted for easy access to the contents.
The wood grain is visible, and the box has a worn, aged patina, indicating years of use.
The hinges are metal and show signs of aging, including rust and wear.