This container comes from The Brixham Pottery in Devon and is designed for holding caster sugar. Used for sprinkling sugar to decorate cakes, pies or any other sweets. It stands 11 cm high an has a diameter of 9 cm; 12 cm measured including the handle. (measurements approx.). There is a removable plastic bung in the bottom for filling. It has been kept in a display cabinet since purchase and therefore is still in new condition.