Pair of Casters
Maker
Joseph Richardson, Sr. (1711-1784)
MediumSilver
DimensionsHeight: 4 3/4"; Max. Diameter: 2"
Credit LineBequest of Joseph H. and June S. Hennage
Object number2020-287,1-2,a&b
DescriptionPair of silver casters with cast, stepped circular feet, raised hemispherical bodies, and incurving tubular necks. Mouldings encircle the bodies at their widest points and rims. Pressure-fit lids with cast and peened finials; one pierced with foliage and brackets, the other engraved to match.InscribedEach engraved "M B" on the bottom of the feet.
MarkingsThe caster with the pierced lid is marked twice with "I R" in relief within an oval.
ca.1770-1780
ca. 1765
ca. 1760
ca.1795
1750-1754
1750-1754
1750-1754
1736-1737
1739-1740
1726-1727
1680-1700