Jam (Varenye) Sifter 1887–96
This sifter, which accompanies the little basket in this tea set, is a particularly Russian component of this service meant to strain the fruit preserved in a sweet juice, called <em>varenye. </em>At Russian tea, varenye was strained and served over cakes or biscuits in a similar way that the English take jam with scones at high tea.
Russia, St. Petersburg
silver gilt, opaque cloisonné enamel
Overall: 17.5 x 5.8 cm (6 7/8 x 2 5/16 in.)
Did you know...
This jam (<em>varenye</em>) sifter is part of a larger tea service.
The India Early Minshall Collection
Jam (Varenye) Sifter 1887–96
This sifter, which accompanies the little basket in this tea set, is a particularly Russian component of this service meant to strain the fruit preserved in a sweet juice, called <em>varenye. </em>At Russian tea, varenye was strained and served over cakes or biscuits in a similar way that the English take jam with scones at high tea.
Russia, St. Petersburg
silver gilt, opaque cloisonné enamel
Overall: 17.5 x 5.8 cm (6 7/8 x 2 5/16 in.)
Did you know...
This jam (<em>varenye</em>) sifter is part of a larger tea service.
The India Early Minshall Collection