The diagram above is a table accompaniment. Study it and answer question 1. (a) identify the object in the diagram above. (b) State two places where.the obj...

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Reading the diagram. The object is a small circular tray or frame fitted with a central upright carrying handle, and mounted on it are several matching lidded containers, each with a perforated or shaker top. This arrangement of grouped condiment holders on a single stand with a carry handle is the standard form of a cruet set (cruet stand).

(a) Identity of the object. The object is a cruet set (also called a cruet stand or condiment set). It is a table accompaniment used to present seasonings and condiments neatly together during a meal.

(b) Two places where the object could be placed during food service.

• At the centre of the dining table, within easy reach of the diners.
• On the sideboard (service table/dumb waiter), from where the waiter brings it to the table when required.

(c) Four food items that could be stored in the object.

1. Salt
2. Ground pepper
3. Made mustard
4. Oil and vinegar (as an oil-and-vinegar cruet)

Other acceptable items: sugar, ground chilli/cayenne pepper, and sauces such as soy or Worcestershire sauce.

(d) Use of the object. The cruet set is used to hold and present table condiments and seasonings (salt, pepper, mustard, oil, vinegar, etc.) together in one convenient stand, so that diners can help themselves to season their food to taste during the meal. It keeps the individual containers upright, grouped and easy to pass round the table by means of the central handle.

(e) Four materials for making the object.

• Stainless steel (or other metal such as silver / silver-plated metal)
• Glass (commonly for the salt, pepper and oil/vinegar containers)
• Ceramic / porcelain (china)
• Plastic

Wood is also sometimes used for the stand or handle.