Casters were introduced at the
end of the 17th century. The earliest were cylindrical
with high, domed, and elaborately pierced lids with a slip
joint or "bayonet" fastener, which held the lid
to the body.
The body became raised and pear-shaped
with a cast foot and finial about 1700. The shape changed
slightly about 1730 to be more pronounced with a mid-band
on the pear shape. The double-bellied caster was introduced
about 1745. Not many casters are seen after 1775 because of
the popularity of the sugar bowl.
Kitchen Peppers appeared from 1705-1730. They were usually
cylindrical with a cast, applied foot and a simple scroll
handle. The tops were more of a bun shape and not as grandly
pierced as casters.
Salts came into fashion before
1700 with the "trencher" style. The most common
salt of the 1735-1785 period is the three-legged or tripod
salt. Starting in 1760 there is the pierced, oval salt with
the blue glass liner until about 1785 when the boat shaped
salt became fashionable. After 1800, salts in various patterns
were used with copies of the earlier styles.
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