“The maker's mark is that of Samuel Wood, a caster and cruet frame maker who rarely employed chased decoration.”

“The cruet set is marked, and an inventory of 1799 lists a vinagrera de gallos.”

“A table by the bedside, covered in a clean white cloth, held two lighted blessed candles, a crucifix, a cruet of holy water and a sprinkler.”

“Of the four, cruets provide the most accurate stylistic guide to date attribution, notably when fitted into hallmarked silver stands or frames.”

“Illustrated in the book is a table with a flower arrangement, special breakfast cruets, small linen napkins, and a porcelain breakfast service.”

“In this case too, it is difficult to find early cruets with all of the glass components intact.”