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Caster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1780-1810

GUSN

GUSN-45197

Description

Neo-classical style pewter caster with elongated piercings, pine cone finial, garlands and cameo profiles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

casters (vessels)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Caster

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United Kingdom

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 2 (HxW), 1 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.457

Places

Winchester (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]

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