Sugar sifter
James Dixon & Sons Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
1900 - 1930
Materials
Pewter
Measurements
150 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Sheffield
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Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 608874.2.1
Summary
One of four graduated pewter sugar sifters/castors, each with pierced screw domed top or lid, baluster/urn shaped bodies and everted feet. Manufactured between 1900 and 1930 by James Dixon and Son of Sheffield.
Provenance
Norris collection. A bequest to the National Trust from the Norris collection, November 1991.
Marks and inscriptions
James Dixon and Son, Sheffield (stamped on base of one)
Makers and roles
James Dixon & Sons Ltd