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Condiment Jar

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875

GUSN

GUSN-64148

Description

Classical form; Renaissance revival style. Deep bowl form tapers to a domed circular foot with a ring at join. Top has molded anthemia heart-shaped scroll motif border surmounted by a dished neck with circular mouth. C-shaped handle at side with flattened top and stylized leaf and rose motif. Domed hinged lid with knop finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jars
condiment vessels
silver (metal)
anthemion
Renaissance Revival
Tudor rose
Vessel, Condiment
Jar, Condiment
Silver
Renaissance Revival
Anthemion
Rose
Jar, Condiment

Associated Building

Original to Roseland Cottage (Woodstock, Conn.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 x 3 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret Carson Holt

Accession Number

1970.819

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