Pepper Box
Object type: Caster
Department: The American Wing
Culture: American
Artist: Moody Russell
Artist bio: 1694–1761
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: American
Date: 1720–35
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Overall: 3 9/16 x 2 5/16 in. (9 x 5.9 cm); 2 oz. 16 dwt. (86.5 g)
Base: Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Body: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); 2 oz. 6 dwt. (72 g)
Cover: H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); 9 dwt. (14.5 g)
Geography: Made in Barnstable   United States  
Credit line: Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
Accession year: 1933