Sugar Sifter
ca. 1725 (made)
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Baluster-shaped sugar sifter decorated in blue, red and yellow with broderies and floral ornament, lambrequins on the body, godroons on the foot and pierced flowers on the cover. Pewter mounts.
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Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware painted in colours |
Brief description | Tin-glazed earthenware, painted in colours with flowers and scrolls. Baluster form with dome-shaped pierced cover and with pewter mounts, Rouen, about 1725. |
Physical description | Baluster-shaped sugar sifter decorated in blue, red and yellow with broderies and floral ornament, lambrequins on the body, godroons on the foot and pierced flowers on the cover. Pewter mounts. |
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Marks and inscriptions | '1 3' or 'I B' (In cark blue on the bottom) |
Object history | Bought from the Aigoin Collection. |
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Accession number | 394-1870 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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