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Antique Silver Sugar Basket.
For sale by George James Antiques
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Antique Silver Sugar Basket.

19th century
Description

Wonderful Victorian silver swing-handle sugar basket; of circular form, resting on ball and claw feet, with a beaded handle and border. The body has finely pierced decoration and the whole piece is enhanced by a beautiful cranberry glass liner. Stunning!

Birmingham. 1862. Cartwright & Woodward.

Height 15cm

Weight of silver 6 troy oz/187gm

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sugar Basket to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1036517
Dealers Internal Reference
28/1985
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Description
Wonderful Victorian silver swing-handle sugar basket; of circular form, resting on ball and claw feet, with a beaded handle and border.
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The body has finely pierced decoration and the whole piece is enhanced by a beautiful cranberry glass liner.
George James Antiques

Stunning!

Birmingham. 1862. Cartwright & Woodward.

Height 15cm

Weight of silver 6 troy oz/187gm

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sugar Basket to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1036517
Dealers Internal Ref
28/1985
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
Location
Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
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An antique silver sugar basket featuring intricate pierced scrollwork, a beaded swing handle, claw feet, and a deep ruby glass liner.
Antique Silver Sugar Basket.
Ref: SA1036517
An antique silver sugar basket featuring intricate pierced scrollwork, a beaded swing handle, claw feet, and a deep ruby glass liner.
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Introduced during the eighteenth century, silver sugar baskets were created to hold refined sugar loaves or cubes at formal dining tables. The addition of removable glass liners protected the pierced metalwork from acidity and moisture.

These vessels are typically constructed from solid sterling silver or silver plate, paired with hand-blown coloured glass liners such as ruby or cobalt blue glass. The openwork metal casing is crafted using hand-piercing, casting, or engraving techniques.

Authentic pieces generally display official hallmarks indicating the silversmith, metal purity, assay office, and date letter. Additionally, period glass liners often feature subtle hand-blown irregularities, pontil marks, and precise fitting to the metal frame.

A silver sugar basket serves as a refined accent piece when displayed on a sideboard, console table, or vanity tray. The contrast between polished metal and vibrant red glass adds depth and rich color to contemporary surface styling.

The glass liner should be removed and hand-washed in warm, soapy water using a soft cloth. The silver frame requires gentle polishing with a specialized silver cloth to remove tarnish while avoiding abrasive pastes that could clog delicate pierced details.
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