Fine Georgian Silver Sugar / Spice Caster

Name: Fine Georgian Silver Sugar / Spice Caster
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1078333
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

A fine quality George III silver pedestal caster of reverse baluster form, set on a stepped square collet foot with reeded detail. Incurved shoulders above a further raised reeded band and fitted with a bell shape push in cover with pagoda knop. Bright cut engraved decorative bands throughout and a more ornate engraved floral garland frieze around the middle edging up to a large laurel wreath framed cartouche and small leaves in each corner of the foot. Small hand pierced holes to the cover, for use with sugar or spices.

Hallmarked for London, 1804, maker's initials CK or CH.

It measures 14cm (5 1/2") high and 5cm (2") wide and weighs 102g / 3.3ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage or dents, minor rubbing to the edge of the hallmarks but minimal to the engraved decoration and reeding. The cartouche is unengraved.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1078333

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1665

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine quality George III silver pedestal caster of reverse baluster form, set on a stepped square collet foot with reeded detail.

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Incurved shoulders above a further raised reeded band and fitted with a bell shape push in cover with pagoda knop.

The Fancy Fox

Bright cut engraved decorative bands throughout and a more ornate engraved floral garland frieze around the middle edging up to a large laurel wreath framed cartouche and small leaves in each corner of the foot. Small hand pierced holes to the cover, for use with sugar or spices.

fig 1. Fine Georgian Silver Sugar / Spice Caster

Hallmarked for London, 1804, maker's initials CK or CH.

It measures 14cm (5 1/2") high and 5cm (2") wide and weighs 102g / 3.3ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage or dents, minor rubbing to the edge of the hallmarks but minimal to the engraved decoration and reeding. The cartouche is unengraved.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

5cm (1.97")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1078333