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Silver and Cut Glass Sugar Caster London 1960 by Preece & Willicombe
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Silver and Cut Glass Sugar Caster London 1960 by Preece & Willicombe

1940 - 1960
Description

An impressive silver and cut glass sugar caster or sifter with a good weight and attractively shaped. The glass is square to the top and the sides flare outwards in triangular panels of plain and diamond patterned glass towards a smooth diamond shaped base. The cut glass is boldly patterned with some depth of relief creating a firm surface to grip.

 

The silver top is bell shaped with a small finial, ribbed decoration and crisply pierced stars allowing the sugar to flow. It fastens securely with a screw fitting which works smoothly.

Hallmarked as sterling silver, London 1960 by Preece & Willicombe.

A lovely tactile vintage sifter which would make a sweet gift!

 

Condition: There are one or two slight nibbles to the cut glass and one small chip near the shoulder but these are not at all obvious. The silver is in super condition and overall vintage condition is really very good.

 

Measurements:

Height: 15 cm Dimensions of base: 7.2 cm x 5.2 cm

Weight: 371 grams

All measurements are approximate.

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Silver Cut Glass Caster to the 1960s.

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SA1103701
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41656
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Description
An impressive silver and cut glass sugar caster or sifter with a good weight and attractively shaped.
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The glass is square to the top and the sides flare outwards in triangular panels of plain and diamond patterned glass towards a smooth diamond shaped base.
Woodbridge Antiques

The cut glass is boldly patterned with some depth of relief creating a firm surface to grip.

fig 1. A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid.
fig 1. Silver and Cut Glass Sugar Caster London 1960 by Preece & Willicombe

 

The silver top is bell shaped with a small finial, ribbed decoration and crisply pierced stars allowing the sugar to flow. It fastens securely with a screw fitting which works smoothly.

Hallmarked as sterling silver, London 1960 by Preece & Willicombe.

fig 2. A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid.
fig 2. Silver and Cut Glass Sugar Caster London 1960 by Preece & Willicombe

A lovely tactile vintage sifter which would make a sweet gift!

 

Condition: There are one or two slight nibbles to the cut glass and one small chip near the shoulder but these are not at all obvious. The silver is in super condition and overall vintage condition is really very good.

 

Measurements:

Height: 15 cm Dimensions of base: 7.2 cm x 5.2 cm

Weight: 371 grams

All measurements are approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this Silver Cut Glass Caster to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103701
Dealers Internal Ref
41656
Woodbridge Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories

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Archive I A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid.

Silver and Cut Glass Sugar Caster London 1960 by Preece & Willicombe

Archive II A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid. View II
Archive III A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid. View III
Archive IV A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid. View IV
Archive V A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid. View V
Archive VI A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid. View VI
Archive VII A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid. View VII
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Westerfield
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A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid.
Silver and cut glass sugar caster London 1960 by Preece & Willicombe
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A tapered cut glass sugar caster with a diamond geometric pattern and a pierced sterling silver dome lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSugar Casters
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century British
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Cut Glass
  • ColourClear, Silver
  • MotifsDiamond cut pattern, Star perforations, Dome cap, Finial top

This mid-century British sugar caster or sifter combines clear cut glass with a sterling silver top. The piece stands at a height of 15 cm, with a base measuring 7.2 cm by 5.2 cm, and weighs 371 grams. The glass body is square at the top, flaring outwards into triangular panels decorated with a bold diamond-cut pattern and plain glass, terminating in a smooth diamond-shaped base. The bell-shaped silver top features ribbed turning, a pointed finial, and is pierced with star motifs. Crafted in London in 1960 by Preece & Willicombe, the top fastens securely with a smooth screw fitting and bears full sterling silver hallmarks. The glass exhibits minor nibbles and a small chip near the shoulder, while the silver remains in very good condition. Practical for domestic use today, this caster sits neatly on a dining table or sideboard top to dispense powdered sugar during meals or afternoon tea.

FAQs

A sugar caster, also referred to as a sugar sifter or dredge, is a tabletop vessel designed to sprinkle granulated or powdered sugar evenly over fruit, pastries, and desserts.

Traditional sugar casters are commonly constructed from sterling silver, silver plate, or cut glass fitted with perforated metal lids to allow smooth dispensing.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmarks stamped into the silver, denoting the makers mark, silver purity standard, assay office symbol, and date letter.

It can be styled on a dining sideboard alongside glass decanters, placed on a breakfast tray, or displayed within a glass cabinet as part of a tableware collection.

The glass base should be washed by hand using warm water and mild detergent, while the silver top requires periodic cleaning with a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish to prevent oxidisation.
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