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Edwardian Silver & Blue Glass Sugar Basket – Chester 1903
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Edwardian Silver & Blue Glass Sugar Basket – Chester 1903

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 January 2026 · Silver Antiques Online
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Description

This fabulous EDWARDIAN SILVER SUGAR BASKET was made by the well-known silversmiths of Nathan & Hayes and assayed in Chester in 1903.

Standing on an oval stepped base, this stunning Silver Sugar Basket is boat-shaped with pierced sides and floral decoration. The Basket has a swing handle and comes complete with its original blue glass liner.

In excellent condition despite being over 120 years old it is ready to use or would enhance any silver collection.

Dimensions:

Width – 6.5” (165mm) / Depth – 4.0” (100mm) / Height (excl. handle) – 4.5” (114mm)

Weight – 561gm / 18ozt (Silver Only – 225gm / 7.22ozt)

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

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Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Silver Sugar Basket to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1110117
Dealers Internal Reference
SB_1741903
Dealers Notes

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Specialising in Antique English Silver. All of our silver items are 100 years old (unless otherwise stated), made of solid sterling silver which is fully hallmarked and age verified.

Description
This fabulous EDWARDIAN SILVER SUGAR BASKET was made by the well-known silversmiths of Nathan & Hayes and assayed in Chester in 1903.
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Standing on an oval stepped base, this stunning Silver Sugar Basket is boat-shaped with pierced sides and floral decoration.
Silver Antiques Online

The Basket has a swing handle and comes complete with its original blue glass liner.

fig 1. An Edwardian pierced sterling silver footed sugar basket with an upright swing handle and a deep cobalt blue glass liner.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver & Blue Glass Sugar Basket – Chester 1903

In excellent condition despite being over 120 years old it is ready to use or would enhance any silver collection.

Dimensions:

Width – 6.5” (165mm) / Depth – 4.0” (100mm) / Height (excl. handle) – 4.5” (114mm)

fig 2. An Edwardian pierced sterling silver footed sugar basket with an upright swing handle and a deep cobalt blue glass liner.
fig 2. Edwardian Silver & Blue Glass Sugar Basket – Chester 1903

Weight – 561gm / 18ozt (Silver Only – 225gm / 7.22ozt)

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

fig 3. An Edwardian pierced sterling silver footed sugar basket with an upright swing handle and a deep cobalt blue glass liner.
fig 3. Edwardian Silver & Blue Glass Sugar Basket – Chester 1903

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

fig 4. An Edwardian pierced sterling silver footed sugar basket with an upright swing handle and a deep cobalt blue glass liner.
fig 4. Edwardian Silver & Blue Glass Sugar Basket – Chester 1903

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £10.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

USA / Canada: ----------------- £20.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

Australia / N. Zealand: ------ £30.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Silver Sugar Basket to the Edwardian era.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1110117
Dealers Internal Ref
SB_1741903
Silver Antiques Online
Silver Antiques Online
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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Archive I An Edwardian pierced sterling silver footed sugar basket with an upright swing handle and a deep cobalt blue glass liner. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Silver & Blue Glass Sugar Basket – Chester 1903

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An Edwardian pierced sterling silver footed sugar basket with an upright swing handle and a deep cobalt blue glass liner.
Edwardian Silver & Blue Glass Sugar Basket – Chester 1903
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An Edwardian pierced sterling silver footed sugar basket with an upright swing handle and a deep cobalt blue glass liner.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling silver, cobalt glass
  • ColourSilver and cobalt blue
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Footed pedestal base, Upright swing handle, Fluted trim
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

Edwardian silver is characterised by lighter, more delicate designs often drawing inspiration from 18th-century neoclassical and French motifs, contrasting with the heavier ornamentation of the preceding Victorian era.

These items typically combine sterling silver, manufactured through techniques such as piercing, casting, and repousse, with blown or moulded glass liners, most commonly in cobalt blue.

Authentic pieces bear official British hallmarks, which generally include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating silver purity, a town mark for the assay office, and a date letter signifying the year of testing.

It can be utilised as a decorative tabletop object on a sideboard or coffee table, contrasting the reflective metallic surface against matte textures like natural wood or stone.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently with a non-abrasive polish to preserve the patination, while glass liners can be washed gently in warm soapy water, avoiding harsh chemicals or extreme temperature changes.
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