{"product_id":"antique-english-sugar-dredger-muffineer-late-19th-century-6-5","title":"Antique English Sugar Dredger (Muffineer) | Late 19th Century | 6.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming antique sugar dredger, known in Europe as a muffineer, is a delightful piece of traditional English tableware dating to the late 19th century. These elegant shakers were originally used to dust powdered sugar over muffins, cakes, and pastries, making them a staple on Victorian breakfast tables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn America they are commonly called sugar dredgers, while the European term “muffineer” reflects their historic use—sprinkling sugar over freshly baked muffins and pastries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example features a beautiful bellied body with a graceful silhouette and a pierced domed shaker lid that allows sugar or cocoa to be lightly dusted over desserts. The piece is enhanced with a finely detailed embossed handle and an ornate embossed base stand, giving it a decorative presence while maintaining an elegant and balanced form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears the maker’s mark for James Dixon \u0026amp; Sons of Sheffield, England, along with a pattern number 1161. James Dixon \u0026amp; Sons was a well-known Sheffield manufacturer established in the early 19th century and respected for producing high-quality silver-plated wares.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounder Beth Ann loves pieces like this for their charm and versatility. While traditionally used for powdered sugar, a dredger like this can also be used to dust cocoa, flour, cinnamon, or confectioners’ sugar, making it perfect for the enthusiast baker or anyone who appreciates beautiful vintage kitchen tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 6.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Antique sugar dredger (muffineer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Made in Sheffield, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• James Dixon \u0026amp; Sons maker’s mark to underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pattern number 1161\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Bellied body with pierced shaker lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Embossed decorative handle and base stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and functional heirloom piece that brings character, history, and beauty to a vintage-inspired kitchen or baking collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coppermill Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52364140773695,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2623\/3663\/files\/F7CD333F-E72E-4F4B-BD34-4995995E0529.jpg?v=1773946549","url":"https:\/\/coppermillkitchen.com\/products\/antique-english-sugar-dredger-muffineer-late-19th-century-6-5","provider":"Coppermill Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}