Standing salt

drum-shaped body on convex base suppported by three demi-horses, terminates at the top with a projecting cornice; domed cover with vase-shaped finial is surmounted by a standing figure of a man carrying a spear and shield; body, base and cover are richly decorated in the Renaissance fashion with strap-work bands embossed cartouches with lions' heads, and garlands of fruits and flowers; the monogram HVT appears on the shield