Edward Chandler Moore
Sugar Sifter

RetailerNew York, established 1837
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Sugar Sifter
Datec. 1858
Made inNew York , New York, United States
Retailed inNew York , New York, United States
MediumSilver and silver gilding
Dimensions1 1/2 × 2 × 6 1/4 in. (3.8 × 5.1 × 15.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Phyllis and Charles Tucker in memory of Isabelle Norquist Greenwood
Object numberB.98.15
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionThis fanciful sugar sifter features a handle with a lion’s paw near the bowl and a ram’s head at the terminal. Edward Chandler Moore, son of silversmith John Chandler Moore, later served as chief designer for Tiffany and Company.
ProvenancePhyllis and Charles Tucker, Houston; given to MFAH, 1998.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed on back of bowl: M [gothic style]
Inscribed on back of handle: 757
Inscribed on back of handle: QUALITY/92525 [?]-1000
Marked on back of handle: TIFFANY & Co

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