What's It Wednesday #72
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| Clam Shell with Pearl |
Whether
it's by the cube or the spoonful, we all have dealt with the sweet
stuff, sugar. We've known the effects it can have on our health as
well as our waistlines for decades. But what to do? It's practically
addictive!
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| Tiny Tongs for Serving |
Through
the years we've tried mightily to replace it with a substitute. One
of the first was saccharin first produced in 1878. These miracle
pills were proven to be 500x's sweeter than sugar.
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| Crystal |
This
caused its popularity to grow around the world especially after WWI.
It was a money saver that only used about half as much per volume as
sugar.
It's
popularity heightened again in the 60's and 70's among dieters since
it is a calorie free sweetener.
This
adorable pocket watch shaped pill box is designed for carrying your
saccharin tablets and computing the calorie conversion.
You
may use it still, it's in a pink packet better known as “Sweet 'N
Low”.
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| Revere Silver with a Tiny Bell |
Through
the years manufacturers made darling containers to serve and carry
the tablets in a variety of materials and styles.
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| Crested Peacock by Florenza |
The
sheer volume of containers made for a product that was once pulled
from the market because it was purported to cause cancer! The claim
was unsubstantiated so production continues.
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| China Sugar Bowl and Spoon |
The
USDA tried to have it banned in 1972 but was unsuccessful. It is
still the 3rd largest artificial sweetener in the United
States.
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| HOH Howard Honey Bee Pixie Jar |
I
saw my first saccharin saver at an antique's show in Coconut Grove.
It was this adorable little enamel bird with glass eyes by Floreza. When you lift the lid it has a magnet that holds the tiny tongs for serving the tablets. So sweet! I had to have it and the other varied forms I've run across over the years.
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| 1902 Advertising Card |
Just
another piece from a by gone time when everything was made so special
as to deserve its own container (and not the box or jar it came in!).
Hugs,
Patti
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| Blue Creek Home |
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| The Porcelain Rose |
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