cruet

noun3

1. •
   A small bottle or container used to hold a condiment, such as oil, vinegar, salt, or pepper, for use at a dining table.

   • The sideboard was covered with glistening old plate—old cups, both gold and silver; old salvers and cruet-stands, like Rundell and Bridge's shop. — 1847
2. •
   A small vessel used to hold wine or water for the Eucharist.
3. •
   (UK) A stand for these containers.

   • He[…]even had a second slice of lamb, for he was hungry. During the meal, as was his custom, he read from a book propped up against the cruet. — 1931