Exquisite set of 4 hexagonal pedestal salt dips embellished with gold. Marked Hand Painted Nippon with green M-in-Wreath. Circa 1900. Overall Dimensions: 2-3/8 (point to point) x 1-1/4 high. (Pictured with teaspoon in last photo.) From Wikipedia: A trencher salt is a small salt cellar located next to the trencher (I.e. place setting). Open Salt & Salt Dip refer to salt dishes that are uncovered. Antique Set Of 4 Hand Painted Nippon Hexagonal Pedestal Salt Dips Circa 1900