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Caster with Lid
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Caster with Lid

Andrew Tyler (American, 1692–1741), fabricated by · c. 1720 · silver

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A caster was used to spread a finely ground substance, probably pepper.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineCaster with Lid , c. 1720. Andrew Tyler (American, 1692–1741). Silver; with handle: 8.5 x 6.7 cm (3 3/8 x 2 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Hollis French, 1940.273

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