Open Salts From Tiffany, Daum, Steuben, and More to Sell at Nest Egg Auctions

The large lifetime collection of open salts, or salt cellars, built by Judy Noble-Lacasa will soon hit the market with Nest Egg Auctions. Starting at just 11 years old, Judy Noble-Lacasa assembled her collection over the course of 75 years. Nearly 400 lots from her collection will be available in the upcoming sale, including examples from Tiffany, Steuben, Daum, and other notable brands. Among the top lots is a silver commemorative open salt celebrating The Salters’ Company’s 500th anniversary. This elaborately decorated piece is hallmarked for London 1893 and remains in good condition. It features a coat of arms, crowned animals, and a matching spoon. Another top lot is a Lacy Period open salt shaped like a sleigh. Lasting from approximately 1830 to 1850, the Lacy Period of glassmaking featured the rise of more accurate glass molds, allowing increasingly elaborate designs. These molds sometimes left an unpleasant surface texture, which glassmakers covered in lace-like patterns. The offered Lacy Period open salt is colorless and features a scrolled rim. 

A Daum Nancy enameled open salt bearing a vibrant violets pattern is another key lot in the upcoming sale. This late-19th or early-20th-century example includes a mottled opal ground with amber sides and base. The violet motif is slightly raised, adding texture and visual interest. Bidders can also consider a pair of Chinese cloisonné lidded salt cellars. Each rests on four Chinese dragons and is covered with colorful flowers edged in roped silver. Additional open salts made of cut glass, Tiffany Favrile glass, porcelain, and other materials can be found in the catalog. Visit Bidsquare to find more information on the Open Salts: The Collection of Judy Noble-Lacasa sale and browse other online auctions.