Cruet-stand
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A cruet-stand is a small stand of metal, ceramic, or glass which holds containers for condiment
s. Typically these include salt and pepper shakers
, and often cruet
s or bottles of vinegar
and olive oil
. The stand and containers form a cruet set
In The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
Sherlock Holmes
uses one as a prop for his newspaper. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle writes it out as "a cruet-stand"
"Holmes propped it against the cruet-stand and read it while he ate."
Condiment
A condiment is an edible substance, such as sauce or seasoning, added to food to impart a particular flavor, enhance its flavor, or in some cultures, to complement the dish. Many condiments are available packaged in single-serving sachets , like mustard or ketchup, particularly when supplied with...
s. Typically these include salt and pepper shakers
Salt and pepper shakers
The salt shaker and pepper shaker are condiment holders used in Western culture that are designed to allow diners to distribute edible salt and ground peppercorns.Salt and pepper shakers are often held in a cruet-stand.- Usage :...
, and often cruet
Cruet
A cruet , also called a caster, is a small flat-bottomed vessel with a narrow neck. Cruets often have an integral lip or spout, and may also have a handle. Unlike a small carafe, a cruet has a stopper, lid, or phoedelia...
s or bottles of vinegar
Vinegar
Vinegar is a liquid substance consisting mainly of acetic acid and water, the acetic acid being produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. Commercial vinegar is produced either by fast or slow fermentation processes. Slow methods generally are used with traditional...
and olive oil
Olive oil
Olive oil is an oil obtained from the olive , a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. It is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps...
. The stand and containers form a cruet set
In The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
"The Adventure of the Six Napoleons", one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is one of 13 stories in the cycle collected as The Return of Sherlock Holmes.-Synopsis:...
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The fantastic London-based "consulting detective", Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve...
uses one as a prop for his newspaper. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle writes it out as "a cruet-stand"
"Holmes propped it against the cruet-stand and read it while he ate."