Stock No. 2166	George III sterling silver sugar crusher
	George III sterling silver sugar crusher in very good condition. The base of the crusher is of good gauge and is slightly domed with two bands of reeding at the base. The four-sided handle has a twisted decoration mid-way and ends in a round terminal designed to give purchase to the crushing. The hallmarks are on the handle, just below the terminal and before the twisted decoration.
	Maker :- Joseph Willmore

Condition :-The maker's mark and the date mark (at the two extremities of the hallmarks are extremely crisp and clear. The other three hallmarks are slightly rubbed but very visible. This is probably because the crusher was frequently held at that point. Otherwise, the crusher is in very good condition.
Hallmarked :- Birmingham 1819		.
Size :- 4.9 inches ( 12.4cm) long
Weight :- 0.52ozt (16.2g)
Sugar was bought in loaf form until the early years of the twentieth century and crushers were very often made of Old Sheffield Plate which would give them enough strength to attack such a loaf. Silver sugar crushers, such as this one, would only be used to crush small lumps of the original sugar loaf as part of the tea or coffee serving ritual. To-day, this crusher makes a very effective swizzle stick for punch or any other drink that needs mixing as well as being a very decorative item to have on display among other small pieces of silver.

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