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Caster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-5430

Description

Cut glass base with diamond motif and canted edges tapering to threaded neck; threaded sterling silver cap with enameled flowered rim and purple enamel motif radiating from center with eight perforations for shakers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

casters (vessels)
enamel paint
glass (material)
silver (metal)
floral patterns
Silver
Glass
Enamel
Floral
CASTER

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.75 x 1.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.750.1

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