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Caster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1750-1770

GUSN

GUSN-45198

Description

Pewter salt shaker with domed top with small finial on long, narrow neck; squat, urn-shaped mid-section; and stemmed foot.

Details

Descriptive Terms

casters (vessels)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Vessel, Condiment
Caster
Caster

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United Kingdom

Dimensions

4 1/2 (H), 1 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.458

Places

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

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