Maker:

Samuel Welder, English, active 1714 – 1736  Search this

Medium:

silver

Dimensions:

H x W x D (a,b): 19.5 x 8 x 8 cm (7 11/16 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)

H x W x D (c/f): 16 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm (6 5/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 9/16 in.)

Type:

metalwork

Decorative Arts

casters

Object Name:

casters

Made in:

London, England

Date:

1717

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Set of three George I casters. One large, two small casters, each of octagonal, pear-shaped, baluster form on molded foot. Panels of each domed, octagonal cover pierced with alternate scrolls and stylized urns and bouquets; each cover with baluster finial; fitted with bezel closure.

a: caster (large)

b: cover

c: caster (small)

d: cover

e: caster (small)

f: cover

Credit Line:

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn

Accession Number:

1981-49-9-a/f

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Product Design and Decorative Arts Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4d571f873-cacb-45e5-a8f4-202a1261e954

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1981-49-9-a_f