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Caster (one of a pair)
John Coney (American, 1655 or 1656–1722)
about 1710
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall (h x dia of foot): 12.5 x 4 cm (4 15/16 x 1 9/16 in.); Weight: 4 oz., 81/2 dwt
Credit Line
The Philip Leffingwell Spalding Collection—Given in his memory by Katharine Ames Spalding and Philip Spalding, Oakes Ames Spalding, and Hobart Ames Spalding
Accession Number42.234
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 55
DescriptionSlightly curving sides on applied moulded baseband with applied strip below bezel. Domed cover with applied moulding at edge to which is applied moulded band on which are lugs for "bayonet" fastening. Turned ball finial on moulded disc on top. Sides of cover engraved, punched and pierced in simple design.
Marks
IC crowned coney below in shield on side and bottom
ProvenanceAccording to C. Louise Avery, this caster and its mate (42.235) formerly belonged to the Gibb family. 1928, lent by Philip Spalding; 1940, transfered to Mrs. Spalding; 1942, gift of Mrs. Spalding and children to MFA. (Accession date: April 9 and 16, 1942)