Richard Syng
Sugar Caster
1698
Physical Qualities
Silver, Britannia standard, 8 1/2 x 3 in.
Credit Line
Gift of Richard L. Goodbar, Timonium, Maryland, in Memory of his Wife, Rosemary Ann Goodbar
Object Number
1998.492
Cylindrical in shape of the 'lighthouse' style, the cover is secured by bayonet fittings with two lugs. The caster's cover is pieced with stylized floral motifs that have been chased and engraved.
Mr. Richard L. Goodbar, Baltimore
Inscribed: On underside of base are punched initials of P B over S S, which appear to be contemporary.
Markings: stamped on side of base: indecipherable stamp, indecipherable stamp, lion head (?), reverse "B"
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Eltonhead Hallway/Case 1
