Shaker

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Shaker

Entry/Object ID

VC.58.281

Description

Shaker with cylindrical body with separate domed cover pierced with holes: C-scroll handle, with copper bolts for attachment; plain brass foot, splaying slightly outward.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

VC.58.281

VC.58.281 A-B

VC.58.281a-b

VC.58.281 a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-1/2 in

Diameter

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (11.4 x 6.4 cm)

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

4-1/4 in

Diameter

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.8 x 6.4 cm)

Material

copper, brass

Condition

Notes

Remarks: During inventory work in June 2017, it was found that the lid of this piece is now solidly affixed to the body, and that a spilt has opened in the body near the lip, possibly where force has been exerted over time to separate the pieces. The lid appears to have old polish as a "glue" keeping the pieces together. As a result of the split in the metal, they should not be forced apart.

Notes

Remarks: Piece is slightly bent out of shape, especially the handle and base; several small dents on side of body; brass dull throughout; small gap where dome top meets top opening; incised line design around dome top edge is mostly worn off.

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

As lid seems to be solidly affixed, and given the current condition of this piece (see Condition Notes), the accession number has been changed, although "a-b" remains as an alternate number [Jessa J. Krick, 6/22/2017].

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Upper Kitchen