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Sugar Ladle/Sifter

Maker: Albert Coles & Company, 1860-1880
Medium: Silver
Place Made: New York, USA
Dates: ca. 1865
Dimensions: 1 5/8 x 10 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (4.1 x 26.7 x 5.4 cm)
Markings: Impressed on underside of handle: three small hallmarks, center one containing "A/C"
Inscriptions: Engraved in script on top side of handle, "L"
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 1996.37.19
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. John H. Livingston
Image: Overall, 1996.37.19.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Silver sugar ladle / sifter with gilded bowl. Deep, rounded, slightly oblong bowl divided into four generally heart-shaped sections such that edge has a contour of curves and darts. Spoon slotted with holes that form flowers. Narrow, twisting stem curves upward from bowl then flattens out into a tear-drop-shaped handle; handle is incised with geometric border and leaves.

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