Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set

• Artist: Russel Wright (Designer)
• Medium: Chromed metal
• Geographical Location: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: mid 1930s
• Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm) Diameter of base (b): 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
• Markings: Stamped on underside of base: "CHASE / U.S.A. / [company logo with centaur drawing bow]"
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 17, Shelf K
• Accession Number: 85.158.6a-b
• Image: 85.158.4-.7a-b_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Chromed metal saltshaker; hollow sphere (a) raised on short cylindrical base (b) that unscrews for filling. Two concentric rings of holes in top of sphere. Part of corn set (85.158.4-7a-b). CONDITION: Minor wear to all surfaces. Both pieces tarnished on threads. (a) Scratches throughout with minor pitting. (b) Two large scratches on side reveal brass body beneath plating. Tarnished on threads.