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Pair of Casters

Maker Joseph Richardson, Sr. (1711-1784)

OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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.