An over-the top Aesthetic Movement pickle caster with Japanese fan adornments.
The frame finial shows floral motifs. The holder has Japanese fan decorations on opposite sides of the frame. The four feet are decorated with Japanese fans and little beetles. There is a leaf jutting off the frame to hold a pair of tongs. A pair of tongs comes with the piece. A pressed glass jar rests snugly in the holder. It has a lid with a finial that just fits the holder on the frame.
Elevate your collection with this over-the-top Aesthetic Movement pickle caster, a quintessential example of late 19th-century Japonisme. This highly decorative piece showcases the Victorian obsession with nature and Far Eastern design, featuring an intricate frame adorned with stylized Japanese fans and whimsical beetle accents.
The Frame is a masterclass in Aesthetic detail; the frame is topped with a delicate floral motif finial. Opposite sides of the holder feature beautifully rendered Japanese fan adornments. The piece stands securely on four uniquely designed feet, each decorated with fans and charming miniature beetles. A pressed glass jar fits snugly within the holder, paired with a matching lid designed to sit beneath the frame's top arch. Includes the original (or period-correct) pair of tongs, which hang elegantly from a leaf-shaped hook built directly into the frame.
A stamped mark on the underside of the frame reads PAIRPOINT MFG. CO QUADRUPLE PLATE, as well as the Pairpoint trademark of a P within a diamond. A production number of 642 is nearby.
MEASUREMENTS
5 in (12.7 cm) diameter x 13 ¼ in (33.7 cm) tall. Weighs 2 lbs 4.7 oz.
CONDITION
The pickle caster has no breaks, cracks, or repairs. The silver has been polished off. The base and feet have a slight wobble and two of the feet have a white corrosion There are a couple of spots of green corrosion on one of the vertical risers on the frame. There is roughness to two of the feet. The jar is a little short for the piece and is probably a marriage.
Whether as a standout addition to your sideboard or a unique gift for a lover of Japonisme, this rare piece brings an undeniable touch of 19th-century elegance to the modern home.