Caster
John Coney
(American, 1655 or 1656–1722)
about 1705
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
DimensionsOverall (h x dia of base): 14 x 6.4 cm (5 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.); Weight: 5 oz., 1 dwt.
Credit LineThe Philip Leffingwell Spalding Collection—Given in his memory by Katharine Ames Spalding and Philip Spalding, Oakes Ames Spalding, and Hobart Ames Spalding
Accession number42.233
On View
Not on viewClassificationsSilver hollowware
Collections
Casters were used, as are modern shakers, to sprinkle (or cast) mustard, salt, sugar, pepper, and other spices onto food.
InscriptionsEngraved F/ID; added inscription: "to / I + R + D" on body.ProvenanceEarly history unknown.
