Caster

Object Name:

Caster

Object ID:

1980.047.02

Place of Origin:

England

Date:

1800-1820

Description:

Caster. Pearlware earthenware. Bottom half is cylindrical; upper half is bell-shaped; finial is turnip-shaped and blue. Design of pierced section consists of eight diamond patterns formed by three diagonal rows of three small, round holes. Where top of cylindrical portion joins flared bottom of bell section, two blue bands are handpainted over a series of tiny vertical shallow incisions. These "shell" edges form two horizontal bands at approximately the center of the caster. ottom of caster is recessed 0.375 inches. In center is a round hole filled by a cork. Cream-colored glaze has tinges of blue, particularly where glaze has pooled into crevices. No marks other than donor's "M289" written in ballpoint ink on tag taped to bottom of caster. (Tag not present at time of 2008 cataloging.)

Material:

Ceramic
Earthenware - Pearl ware

Dimensions:

H-5.2 Dia-2.3 inches

Provenance:

Part of a large collection of 18th- & 19th-century ceramics, given by their collector, Alma (Mrs. Harold G.) Duckworth (1899-2003).

Credit Line:

Gift of Alma Duckworth

People:

Duckworth, Alma (1899-2003)