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Caster

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1834-1867

GUSN

GUSN-7801

Description

Circular, stepped base. Stem rises from center to pear-shaped body. Rounded ring at neck. Domed cap above series of pierced holes forming diamond and line pattern. Acorn-shaped finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

casters (vessels)
pewter (tin alloy)
piercing
tin (metal)
acorn
lozenges
Pewter
Pierced
Diamond
Acorn
CASTER

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.5 (H), 2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.543

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