Pair of casters

attributed to Dirk Evert Grave, 1778

The shape and decoration of these sugar casters are derived from Classical antiquity. The holes through which the sugar was sprinkled are cleverly incorporated in the ornamentation of the cap. The sugar was sprinkled over fruit and desserts.

  • Artwork typevaatwerk, strooibus
  • Object numberBK-15757-B
  • Dimensionsheight 23.1 cm x diameter 8.2 cm x weight 478 g
  • Physical characteristicszilver