Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
The caster stands on a raised pedestal base and the pull-off lid is beautifully pierced, with engraved detail and finished with a steeple finial. To the underside of the base is where the full set of clear hallmarks can be found. The gauge of silver is excellent and the caster would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Dimensions below.
Postage and packing :- £10.00
£18.00 Europe
£26.00 Outside Europe
Condition :- Excellent with no dents, splits or holes.
Date :- Edinburgh 1754.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Part mark to lid, unreadable.
Maker :- Ker & Dempster. Also with assay master's mark of HG - Hugh Gordon.
Height :- 17.3 cms.
Base diameter :- 5.3 cms.
Body diameter :- 6.5 cms
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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A superb 18th Century Edinburgh silver sugar caster
