Caster (one of a set of three) 1714 - 1715

"Caster (one of a set of three)" is a silver caster made by Lewis Mettayer between 1714 and 1715. It is part of a set of three castors that are now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The caster features an intricate design with a pierced top and a base that is engraved with the Royal Arms of Great Britain, making it an interesting piece of decorative arts from the early 18th century.