Museum Reproductions

Museum Reproductions

Fine reproductions and adaptations from original artifacts in the collections of the Pilgrim Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum make unique and tasteful gifts for special occasions or the perfect memento of our Pilgrim heritage!

		Standing Salt $74.00 This is a reproduction of a Pilgrim Hall artifact. The original standing salt dish is tin-glazed earthenware. Made in the London area between 1640 and 1700, it descended in family of Mayflower passenger Edward Fuller. The standing salt dish derives from the great salts used in medieval banquet halls, where to be seated "above the salt" was considered an honor. Salt was a very important condiment in the 17th century, used not only for flavoring but also for preserving food. This is a reproduction of a Pilgrim Hall artifact. The original standing salt dish is tin-glazed earthenware. Made in the London area between 1640 and 1700, it descended in family of Mayflower passenger Edward Fuller. The standing salt dish derives from the great salts used in medieval banquet halls, where to be seated "above the salt" was considered an honor. Salt was a very important condiment in the 17th century, used not only for flavoring but also for preserving food. For a picture of the 17th century Fuller Salt, click HERE.

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Single Fruit Bowl (on left, above) $52.00 This pottery bowl is a reproduction by Julia Smith. The original, made in England c.1700, is in the collection of Pilgrim Hall Museum. Ownership is attributed to the Henry Howland family. For a picture of the original bowl, click HERE. This pottery bowl is a reproduction by Julia Smith. The original, made in England c.1700, is in the collection of Pilgrim Hall Museum. Ownership is attributed to the Henry Howland family. For a picture of the original bowl, click HERE.		Delftware Saucer (on right, above) $23.95 This piece of reproduction delft by Julia Smith is copied from an artifact found in an archaeological dig.