The frame base is minimally designed with a circle of flowers along its sides. The lid to the jar carries over the flower pattern along with fern whorls and shells. It is capped with a small sphere. The glass is patterned with emerald-cut designs with faceted pyramids at each intersection.

Weight (lbs): 1.25
Height (In.): 9.75
Width (In.): 4
Depth (In.): 4
Size: 9.75 x 4 x 4"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Glass, Silver Plating
Date: 20th C.
Provenance: Avon Park, Fl Estate
Condition: Slight malformation of the frame's handle, but no losses or breaks noticed. Some tarnish to silver plate.
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: Slight malformation of the frame's handle, but no losses or breaks noticed. Some tarnish to silver plate. 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.