Cruet Set

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Cruet Set

Designer Christopher Dresser (British, 1834-1904)

Factory/Foundry Hukin & Heath

Place of OriginEngland

Date1886-1909

Dimensions(2011.2A Silver Stand)
Max H: 3 5/8 in (9.2 cm);
Height of feet: 1 1/8 in (2.8 cm);
Max W: 4 15/16 in (12.5 mm);

(2011.2B Glass Salt)
Diam: 1 7/8 in (4.7 mm);
H: 29/32 in (2.3 mm);

(2011.2C Glass and silver Pepper)
H: 2 3/8 in (6.0 mm);
W: 1 ¾ in (4.4 mm);

(2011.2D Glass and Silver Mustard Container)
H: 2 3/16 in (5.5 mm);
W: 1 ¾ in (4.4 mm);

(2011.2E Silver Spoon)
L: 3 ½ in (8.9 mm);
W: 11/16 in (1.8 mm)

2011.2F Glass and Silver Vial (cinnamon)
Length: 2 3/16 in (5.5 mm)
Width: 13/16 in (2.1 mm)

2011.2G Silver Vial Spoon
Length: 2 ¼ in (5.7 mm)
Width: 19/32 in (1.5 mm)

MediumElectroplate (silver on yellow metal) and glass; blown, cut, and polished.

ClassificationMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Thomas T. Solley

Object number

2011.2A-G

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Label TextThis condiment set includes containers for salt, probably pepper, mustard (with a spoon), and a vial with a spoon that was possibly used for cinnamon. The execution of the set in glass and modest electroplate conforms to the desire of Christopher Dresser—who is sometimes called “the father of industrial design”—to produce affordable objects in restrained designs.