Antique Cerebos Table Salt Tin with Boy and Chick animal figurine It was purchased from an

It was purchased from an estate in Boston

75" diameter at base

4 1/2” wide x 2 1/4” tall

2" across at base and 2 1/2" across at lip

this piece was purchased at an estate sale that included an excellent collection of 20th century ceramics from Japan

Antique Cerebos Table Salt Tin with Boy and Chick animal figurine It was purchased from anI just love the little boy in blue and white striped jumper pouring salt on a chicken on the front of the vintage Cerebos salt tin, circa 1920s. Established in 1894, Cerebos is an English brand of salt which continues to be sold in Europe, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. The brand's enduring slogan, "See how it runs" refers to the salt's fineness and anti caking agents. The icon of the boy and chick derives from an old nursery rhyme saying