Collections: Decorative Arts: Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set

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Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set

• Designer: Russel Wright, American, 1904-1976
• Manufacturer: Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc., founded 1876-present
• Medium: Chromed metal
• Place Manufactured: 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
• Collections: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
• Accession Number: 85.158.6a-b
• Credit Line: Gift of Paul F. Walter
• Image: Overall, 85.158.4_85.158.5_85.158.6a-b_85.158.7a-b_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
Russel Wright (American, 1904-1976). Salt Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set, mid 1930s. Chromed metal, 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). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 85.158.6a-b (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.158.4_85.158.5_85.158.6a-b_85.158.7a-b_bw.jpg)
• 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.