Sugar/salt sifter: Union Castle Line

A stainless steel salt/sugar sifter that was part of the tourist place setting on Union Castle Line ships. It consists of a sifter with a pierced top that can be refilled from the base. Engraved on the side of the sifter are the words "BRITISH & COMMONWEALTH".

Object Details

ID: PLT0668
Collection: Decorative art
Type: sifter, salt/sugar
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 20th Century
People: British and Commonwealth Shipping Co Ltd; British and Commonwealth Shipping Co Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 140 mm