A silver-plated sifter spoon in a fiddle thread pattern.

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The letter "R" for Rizza incised on the front of the handle terminus.

Maker's mark and hallmarks on the back of the handle terminus.

Sifter Spoon

Maker Mappin, Webb & Co. (British, 1864 - 1889)

Date1864 - 1899

Mediumsilver-plate

Dimensions7 inches (17.8 cm)

MarkingsMaker's marks stamped on the handle back: MAP/PIN [in rectangle]; WEBB/&CO [in rectangle]; Hallmarks stamped on the handle back: 2 [in shield]; S & L [in separate squares (Sheffield & London)]

Credit LineGift of Frank A. Rizza, M.D. and family.

Object number2012.15.139

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis silver-plated sugar sifter with a fiddle thread handle is inscribed with an "R" for Rizza. It was passed down through the donor’s family. The piece was manufactured at the London firm of Mappin, Webb & Company in the latter half of the 19th century. Sugar sifters are small ladle-shaped spoons which were used at the table to take sugar from sugar bowls or sugar baskets and sprinkle it over fruit, puddings, or cakes. During the 19th century, refined sugar became cheaper and thus readily available to a larger segment of the population, and silver companies began making more objects to suit.

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