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Sugar Crusher

1874 - 1896 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This utensil was intended to crush lump sugar but may have been used as a drinks mixer in the late 19th century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Electroplated nickel silver
Brief description
Electroplated nickel silver made in England possibly by Joseph Round and Sons Ltd., 1874 - 1896
Physical description
Circle loop handle with single shaft leading to solid, flat circular disc base.
Dimensions
  • Length: 16cm
  • Of handle loop width: 2.4cm
  • Of circular base diameter: 2.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
Mark on solid circular base, perhaps that of Joseph Round and Sons Ltd, Sheffield
Credit line
Given by Ann Eatwell
Object history
Given by Ann Eatwell
This utensil was intended to crush lump sugar but may have been used as a drinks mixer in the late 19th century.
Summary
This utensil was intended to crush lump sugar but may have been used as a drinks mixer in the late 19th century.
Collection
Accession number
M.7-1999

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Record createdFebruary 16, 2000
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