The antique pewter caster for sand with pierced screw cap. Used for drying the ink.
Marked on the domed bottom with SIEFKEN for
Johann Diedrich Siefken in Westerstede
Zinn Meister in 1829 (Pewter Master)
Germany – Westerstede (East of Leer)
Circa 1840.
Height: 8 cm. (3,2 inches.)
Diam.: 5,6 cm. (2,2 inches.)
Weight: 151 grams.