Museum Collections
Luce Center
Caster
Object name
Caster
Date
ca. 1730
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 14 x 6.4 cm )
Silver Weight: 6 oz (troy) (187 g)
Description
Wrought silver caster; octagonal, baluster-shaped body on an applied, cast, octagonal splayed foot; plain applied band at the contraflexure; molded band applied around the rim; high, octagonal, domed cover with applied, cast flange; above flange, panels of pierced geometric shapes; applied, cast octagonal disk on the top of cover with an applied finial above; engraved, "B/ M * S" center panel of the body; maker's mark left of the inscription.
Credit Line
Bequest of Malcom Sands Wilson




