Museum Collections
Luce Center
Caster set
Object Number:
INV.14081a-f
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Silver plate, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/4 x 7 1/8 in. ( 28.6 x 18.1 cm )
Description:
Cast and wrought silver plated caster stand with five glass cruets and casters; circular, domed and lobed base with a cast foliate scroll band around the edge; four cast foliate pad feet (one missing) applied to the base; cylindrical post in the center with a rotating domed support with seven rings, to hold the bottles, applied around its edge; support fitted with a conical cap and a cast foliate bail handle; five cylindrical glass bottles of varying sizes with domed shoulders, tapered necks with two rings and flared lips; two bottles have stoppers, one flame shaped, one ball; one caster has a silver plated shaker top; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Permanent Loan from the Beekman Family Association
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




