Pepper Caster

• Artist: George Washington Maher (Designer)
• Medium: Silver
• Geographical Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: ca. 1912
• Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (10.8 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on bottom: "Martelé / [row of three hallmarks containing lion passant, anchor in shield surmounted by eagle, "G" in Gothic print] / 9584 / ZCA / SPAULDING & CO. CHICAGO"; and hand-etched "142"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 22, Shelf G
• Accession Number: 1993.78.2
• Image: 1993.78.2a-b.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Silver pepper caster; en suite with salt cellar (1993.78.1a-b). Tapering cylindrical form with domed top. Body divided into four panels separated by wide vertical raised bands. Opposing sides with identical decoration: centered entwined initials "EGK" overlaid by symmetrical piercing of four stylized flowers between vertical rows of small holes. Realistic up-turned open flower finial. CONDITION: Very good, light overall scratching.