Late 19th Century Rockford Silver Plate Figural Bird Pickle Castor With Cut Glass Jar

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A late 19th-century Rockford Silver Plate Company pickle castor, model no. 694, distinguished by its figural bird finial and sinuous … Read more A late 19th-century Rockford Silver Plate Company pickle castor, model no. 694, distinguished by its figural bird finial and sinuous vine-form handle. Executed in quadruple silverplate, the frame exemplifies Victorian naturalistic design, where organic line and sculptural detail elevate functional tableware into decorative object.

The clear glass insert is deeply cut with repeating geometric and fan motifs consistent with American Brilliant Period taste, offering substantial weight and strong light refraction. The asymmetrical frame, with its sweeping arc and applied ornament, departs from more rigid architectural castors, emphasizing movement and form.

Retaining its lid and accompanied by a period fork, this example represents a more expressive tier of Rockford production, where figural elements and dynamic structure define collector appeal. The fork is from Stratford Silver Company.


Measurements : 9.25" H x 5" W x 5" D

Origin: United States

Age: late 19th century

Weight: 1.6 lb See less