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Object NameSugar Caster with Cap

Made FromGlass, Silver

Dateabout 1750-1770

TechniqueBlown, Cut

SizeOverall H: 18.5 cm, Diam (max): 6.6 cm

Accession Number50.2.119

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Place Made

England, probably Bristol

Physical DescriptionDeep purple-blue glass; blown and cut. (a) Urn-shaped; deep body with straight sides cut in large diamonds, sloping paneled shoulder, long neck cut in scales and bulging below short "neck" over which the cap fits; applied foot having narrow rounded step on flat cut octagonal base and with small rough pontil mark on bottom. (b) Silver cap, perforated in scrolls and flowers in diagonal bands; topped by small flame finial.
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