Caster set
Manufacturer
Unknown
Manufacturer
Elson Glass Co.?
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1890-1900
MediumPressed glass | Metal
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Base: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Base: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.3036
Not on view
DescriptionCaster set consisting of a stand, a cruet and stopper; a sugar shaker, salt shaker, pepper shaker, and mustard holder (with metal caps). Stand is pressed colorless circular tray with five square compartments arranged in cross-shape daisy and button pattern in bottoms of outer four, crown motif between arms of cross, plain stem with round foot in daisy and button, metal handle. Bottles are blown colorless square in cross section, chamfered corners with convex flute on each.Published ReferencesCROCKERY & GLASS JOURNAL, Mar. 20, 1884, pg. 30, design conforms to caster patent issued to William K. Elson of Martin's Ferry, OH, on March 11, 1884, see drawing.
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