This pickle castor set consists of a frame with two clear glass jars. Each of the jars have glass caps with a spoked pattern mirrored on the base. One pair of the sides on both jars are smooth while the adjacent sides are made rough with gem-like patterns cut into them. The frames are silver plated with flower and fern patterns on them, a handle protruding from a singular pole coming up from the middle.

Weight (lbs): 3.5
Height (In.): 10.5
Width (In.): 7.75
Depth (In.): 3
Size: 10.5 x 7.75 x 3"
Maker: Walker & Hall
Material: Glass, Silver Plating
Date: 20th C.
Provenance: Avon Park, Fl Estate
Condition: Tarnish obscures the pattern slightly. No noticed losses or breaks, no accompanying fork or tongs.
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: Tarnish obscures the pattern slightly. No noticed losses or breaks, no accompanying fork or tongs. 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.