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Caster

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1720-1730

GUSN

GUSN-48598

Description

Octagonal base, body, and top; C-curve handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

casters (vessels)
silver (metal)
Silver
CASTER

Label

Loaned to Fitchburg Art Museum. September 2000 to September 2002. Exhibition: Ceramics: Art, Industry and Craft.

Inscription

Engraved: C E.M [dot is raised] Struck: AT [touchmark]

Associated Building

Used At Rundlet-May House,

Maker

Tyler, Andrew, 1696-1741 (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

3.125 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1417

Reference Notes

Sander, Penny. Elegant Embellishments. Boston; SPNEA; 1982.

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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