This blue glass jar appears cut to clear in the spoked designs on the sides and base. It is held in place by a hinged lid built into the frame. The sides of the frame as well as the base are decorated in ferns and laurelss, the primary decorations being portraits of Caesar bracketed by song birds. The tongs end it three talon-like prongs.

Weight (lbs): 3.25
Height (In.): 12.5
Width (In.): 4.5
Depth (In.): 4.5
Size: 12.5 x 4.5 x 4.5"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Silver Plating, Glass
Date: 20th C.
Provenance: Avon Park, Fl Estate
Condition: Some tarnishing to the silver with tiny amounts of pitting. No cracks or breaks noticed.
History: Pickle castors were used during the Victorian Era not only to serve the functional purpose of storing pickles for luncheons, but to show the artistry of silver plating and glass blowing designs. The artists of the period took great care in the creation of their castors. The designs on the silver can vary from insects to blossoms, to simple filigreed whorls, but almost always imitate the complex designs of nature. The glass pieces were crafted to fit snugly inside the silver plated frames to make beautiful center pieces for luncheons and tea settings.
Condition: Some tarnishing to the silver with tiny amounts of pitting. No cracks or breaks noticed. History: Pickle castors were used during the Victorian Era not only to serve the functional purpose of storing pickles for luncheons, but to show the artistry of silver plating and glass blowing designs. The artists of the period took great care in the creation of their castors. The designs on the silver can vary from insects to blossoms, to simple filigreed whorls, but almost always imitate the complex designs of nature. The glass pieces were crafted to fit snugly inside the silver plated frames to make beautiful center pieces for luncheons and tea settings.