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Sugar Sifter by John Leslie
Sugar Sifter
Sugar Sifter by John Leslie
Sugar Sifter by John Leslie

Sugar Sifter

Silversmith (Aberdeen, Scotland, c.1748 - 1837)
Datec. 1795
Object NameSifter
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Length: 16.2 cm
Maximum: Width: 5 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1982 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 06
Object numberABDAG001301
More About Me
Back in the day, sugar was not granulated, and you needed to put some effort into preparing it before putting it into your tea.
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