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Catalog Number |
BR981.18.1 |
Object Name |
Cutter, Sugar |
Title |
Sugar Nippers |
Other Name |
Nippers, Sugar |
Description |
Iron sugar tongs which open in the same fashion as scissors. Cutting section formed by two inward curving rods of metal, each having an arrow shaped end. Central joint decorated on both sides with a hexagon and stamped star and circle design. Slightly inward curving handles extend through the joint from the cutting section. Handles can be closed by a small looped catch at the end. Metal tongue extends from inside of one handle and rubs against the joint end of the opposite handle, wearing out a smooth patch. A short metal rod, with 2 concentric circles around top end of it, protrudes on the outside of this opposite handle. |
Year Range from |
1830 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Dimensions |
W-9 L-25.5 cm |
History |
Sugar cutters or sugar nippers are used to break off chunks of sugar from sugar cones. They were first used in the 17th Century at a time when sugar came in hard, compact form. Sugar was expensive and rare in many households. Displaying sugar cones in ones home shows that the family had wealth. |