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Caster

c. 1770
fabricated by

John Andrew

(American, 1747–1791)
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Culture
America, Massachusetts, Salem, 18th century
Medium
silver
Measurements
Diameter: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.); Overall: 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Hollis French 1940.376.a
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Location
Not on view
Print
A silver caster stands on a flared base with concentric ridges. A bulbous lower body narrows into a cylindrical neck, divided by a thin horizontal band. The neck widens slightly toward the rim. Mottled dark patina spots the polished silver surface, which is marked with small stamped letters near the upper edge. The vessel is hollow and open at the top.

Caster

c. 1770

John Andrew

(American, 1747–1791)
America, Massachusetts, Salem, 18th century

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