Cruet-stand

A cruet-stand (or cruet in

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) is a small stand of metal, ceramic, or glass which holds containers for

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s. Typically these include salt and pepper shakers, and often cruets or bottles of

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and

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. The stand and

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form a cruet set. File:Crystal cruet set.jpg, A crystal cruet set, c.1930s/40s File:Menage Knorr Cut out.jpg, A modern cruet set Serving and dining Condiments {{condiment-stub