| Accession # |
85.158.7a-b |
|
Designer |
Russel Wright
|
|
Manufacturer |
Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc.
|
| Title |
Pepper Shaker, from Four-piece Corn Set |
| Date |
mid 1930s |
| Medium |
Chromed metal |
| Dimensions |
Overall: 1 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Diameter of base (b): 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) |
| Marks |
Stamped on underside of base: "CHASE / U.S.A. / [company logo with centaur drawing bow]" |
| Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Paul F. Walter |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf K (Contemporary Design)
|
| Description |
Chromed metal peppershaker; 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: Significant wear to all surfaces. (a) Plating chipping off of center of top. Pitting throughout. (b) Pitted throughout. Both tarnished on threads. |
