Cruet stand

ca. 1805–11

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 724

Very few American-made cruet stands are known from the early nineteenth century. The firm of Harvey Lewis and Joseph Smith had a reputation for high-quality work; this example is distinguished by its restrained elegance and artful craftsmanship. The glass bottles are not original to the stand.

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Provenance

Title: Cruet stand
Maker: Lewis and Smith (active ca. 1805–11)
Date: ca. 1805–11
Geography: Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 7 in. (24.8 x 21.9 x 17.8 cm); 20 oz. 14 dwt. (643.5 g)
Credit Line: Gift of Geoffrey N. Bradfield, 1983
Object Number: 1983.441
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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