Cruet stand

Cruet stand
Object name 
Cruet stand
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 )
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
Object Number 
INV.14043
Marks 
stamped: on base: "190"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group