| Accession # |
1993.78.2 |
|
Maker |
Gorham Manufacturing Company
|
|
Designer |
George Washington Maher
|
| Title |
Pepper Caster |
| Date |
ca. 1912 |
| Medium |
Silver |
| Dimensions |
4 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (10.8 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm) |
| Marks |
Impressed on bottom: "Martelé / [row of three hallmarks containing lion passant, anchor in shield surmounted by eagle, "G" in Gothic print] / 9584 / ZCA / SPAULDING & CO. CHICAGO"; and hand-etched "142" |
| Credit Line |
Marie Bernice Bitzer Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 22, Shelf G (Silver)
|
| Description |
Silver pepper caster; en suite with salt cellar (1993.78.1a-b). Tapering cylindrical form with domed top. Body divided into four panels separated by wide vertical raised bands. Opposing sides with identical decoration: centered entwined initials "EGK" overlaid by symmetrical piercing of four stylized flowers between vertical rows of small holes. Realistic up-turned open flower finial.
CONDITION: Very good, light overall scratching. |
