Caster

ca. 1740

John Brevoort

American, 1715-1775

Sugar, from the Caribbean, was powdered and sprinkled upon fruits and desserts from high-domed casters.

Silver

Approx. height: 3in. (7.6cm)

Gift of Ruth J. Nutt

2014.24.11

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "An American Sampler" May 18, 2002 - July 4, 2005

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