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Art of the Great War
Sugar Scoop Description: Sugar scoop made in the form of a coal scuttle
from a 75mm French casing. Base made from timing fuze and handle
and holder for scoop [missing] made from a copper driving band from an
artillery shell. Engraved zig-zag work bird on each side and engraved flowers
with zig-zag work background on top. Engraved 'Vimey' [sic] 1917.
Probably made by a Canadian soldier. Shell dated 1916 on headstamp.
6" long by 5" high.
Text and Photographs © Jane A. Kimball
1989, 2000
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