Sugar Sifter

early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sugar sifter of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue and mounted in pewter. Baluster shape with a high domed cover pierced with a perforated design and surmounted by a moulded finial. Painted with floral ornaments lambrequins on the body and gadroons on the foot.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue, mounted in pewter and pierced
Brief description
Sugar sifter of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue and mounted in pewter, Rouen pottery factory, Rouen, early 18th century.
Physical description
Sugar sifter of tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue and mounted in pewter. Baluster shape with a high domed cover pierced with a perforated design and surmounted by a moulded finial. Painted with floral ornaments lambrequins on the body and gadroons on the foot.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24cm
  • Diameter: 10.1cm
  • Weight: 0.410cm
Credit line
Given by J. H. Fitzhenry
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.617-1909

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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