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A work made of silver.

Pair of Casters

1740–50

Attributed to Jacob Hurd American, 1702/03–1758 Boston

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These casters, which may have originally been two in a set of three, were used for spice and mustard. A larger, matching caster would have held sugar. The pair was designed in a baluster shape, which became a popular Rococo form. The flared bases and decorative pierced work on the tops indicate the Rococo ornament was fashionable before midcentury.

Silver

Drinking and Dining

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