Three Casters 1701 - 1702

Alice Sheene's "Three Casters" (1701 - 1702) is a set of three silver castors, or condiment containers, featuring a delicate, pierced design. The three castors are of varying sizes, with the tallest being the largest and the smallest being the shortest. The ornate design features floral motifs with a repeating pattern that is both elegant and understated. The castors are currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago and are an important example of early 18th-century English silversmithing.