Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cruet stand
Object Number:
INV.14043
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 5 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 14.3 x 13.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on base: "190"
Description:
Cast electroplated silver cruet stand; three circular stand segments with applied sloped rings to hold the bases of the cruets are applied to a triangular base; cylindrical handle applied to the center of the base; oval medallions with an applied cast, Greco-Roman soldier's busts are applied to each side of the handle at the center with a squared lattice handle with foliate motifs above; three circular rings applied to the lower third of the handle; three hoofed feet on trefoil legs are applied to the rings and stand segments; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Ripley Hitchcock
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





