Canadian 5 Bottle Cobalt Glass Castor Set

The caster set is a charming and beautiful piece of the past, yet still practical and decorative today. This Victorian example by the Toronto Silverplate Company holds five glass bottles crafted of striking cobalt blue glass cut to clear. The set features two bottles for salt and pepper, two vials for various oils and vinegar, and a small pot for dried mustard powder. Two bottles feature cut glass stoppers, while three feature silver-plated tops, and the mustard pot holds a silver-plated mustard ladle. The set resides in a desirable silver-plate frame bordered with floral and foliate engravings and a beautiful floral handle.

Most fashionable in the 1800s, caster sets were essential on every Victorian dining table as convenient condiment holders. These beautiful dining accessories were crafted in various materials and styles and used by the most humble to upper-class households. The most desirable and costly sets featured silver-plated frames and a splendid example such as this would have belonged to an incredibly affluent household. This attractive and captivating caster set will surely add a touch of unique elegance to any tablescape or bar.

17″ High x 8″ Wide

Circa 1885