A cruet-stand (or cruet in British English) is a small stand of metal, ceramic, or glass which holds containers for condiments. Typically these include salt and pepper shakers, and often cruets or bottles of vinegar and olive oil. The stand and containers form a cruet set.

A cruet (/ ˈkruːɪt /), also called a caster, [1] is a small flat-bottomed vessel with a narrow neck. Cruets often have a lip or spout and may also have a handle. Unlike a small carafe, a cruet has a stopper or lid. Cruets are normally made of glass, ceramic, stainless steel, or copper. A cruet designed to serve vinegar at the table.

In 1803, silver cruet sets were created with a four-ogee footed frame holding seven cut-glass bottles with silver stoppers. Other stands had scrolled feet and friezes to match the floral patterns on the cruet bottles. An extremely popular style was the boat-shaped stand with handles.

Label Text Cruet stands, consisting usually of a flat shaped plate elevated on feet with a central handle and an open frame fitted with two glass cruets with silver covers and a set of three casters, appear during the first decade of the eighteenth century.

Feb 11, 2025 · This object that was once the rage tells delectable stories: here is an 1880s cruet stand. HU sends me a round, swiveling carousel of silver plate inset with five crystal cruets, topped by an elaborate silver figural handle featuring a nude putto.

Very few American-made cruet stands are known from the early nineteenth century. The firm of Harvey Lewis and Joseph Smith had a reputation for high-quality work; this example is distinguished by its restrained elegance and artful craftsmanship. The glass bottles are not original to the stand.

Title: Cruet Stand. Maker: Myer Myers (1723–1795) Date: 1765–76. Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States. Culture: American. Medium: Silver. Dimensions: 9 3/16 x 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 in. (23.3 x 21.9 x 21.9 cm); 22 oz. 13 dwt. (705 g) Credit Line: Purchase, Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Goelet Gift, 1987. Object Number: 1987.143

Seven-ring cruet frame mounted to a concave-cornered rectangular tray on four hoof-like shell feet.

The rigidly geometric form of this cruet stand is characteristic of the Wiener Werkstätte’s early production. The stand is one of a number of objects—including baskets, trays, vases, and even furniture—made from sheets of metal perforated with latticework patterns.

The large number of extant casters (containers, often with perforated tops, that hold seasonings) and cruets (glass bottles used to hold condiments) bearing Samuel Wood's mark indicates that …