Caster Set

Dateca. 1880

Mediummetal

Dimensionsstand: 16 × 7 1/2 in. (40.6 × 19.1 cm)
bottle. each: 9 × 2 in. (22.9 × 5.1 cm)
spoon: 5 1/4 × 7/8 × 3/4 in. (13.3 × 2.2 × 1.9 cm)

ClassificationsVessels & Containers

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Leroy Jones

Object numberPC1974.26.1.A

DescriptionThis object is a castor set, used to hold and dispense condiments such as oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. The castor stand has a circular base and a revolving caddy with five circular holes interspersed across its upper surface to hold the condiment bottles. A long, wire metal handle emerges from the top of the caddy and creates a loop at the top of the object. A thin, metal bridge connects the two ends of the metal handle, and displays decorative floral motifs. Included with the object are a condiment shaker and condiment shaker lid, a stirring spoon, and five glass bottles. Each of the bottles have a similar, cylindrical base that corresponds with the holes in the caddy. Two bottles have similar shapes, but one has a metal screw socket at its mouth. Two other similarly-shaped bottles have identical, horizontal flares at their mouths with an associated bud-shaped glass stopper. Despite chipped paint being visible at the bottom of the castor, each of the included objects are in good condition.

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