SC - Re: Nefs

[Erin Kenny]

> At some times and places in period, salt cellars became wild and elaborate
> items, fancy and decorated statues.  These were called nefs.  They
> frequently had wheels on them so they could be rolled from one end of a
> table to another, and they were richly decorated.

Could you tell me a little more about them?  What were they made out 
of?  How big would they be?  This sounds like a project to 
"encourage" on my husband in exchange for some food or clothing!

 
Claricia Nyetgale
Caldrithig, Skraeling Althing, Ealdormere
(Erin.Kenny at sofkin.ca)  
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