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Large Antique Silver Sugar Shaker 1936
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Large Antique Silver Sugar Shaker 1936

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 January 2026 · Silver Antiques Online
This “Large Antique Silver Sugar Shaker 1936” found a buyer.

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Description

This stunning LARGE STERLING SILVER SUGAR SHAKER was made by the well-known silversmiths of Cooper Bros & Sons in 1936.

Standing on a raised stepped base this lovely Silver Sugar Shaker is of classic panelled baluster shape. It is of plain undecorated form with a pull-off lid which is beautifully pierced and decorated and finished with a silver finial.

In excellent condition despite being almost 90 years old, this outstanding Sugar Shaker would look superb in any table setting or could enhance any Silver collection.

Dimensions:

Height – 8.5” (215mm) / Diameter – 3.0” (75mm)

Weight – 213gm / 6.8ozt

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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Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Antique Silver Sugar Castor to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130424
Dealers Internal Reference
SS_1341936
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 stunning LARGE STERLING SILVER SUGAR SHAKER was made by the well-known silversmiths of Cooper Bros & Sons in 1936.
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Standing on a raised stepped base this lovely Silver Sugar Shaker is of classic panelled baluster shape.
Silver Antiques Online

It is of plain undecorated form with a pull-off lid which is beautifully pierced and decorated and finished with a silver finial.

fig 1. An octagonal sterling silver sugar castor featuring a pierced domed lid and a stepped pedestal base.
fig 1. Large Antique Silver Sugar Shaker 1936

In excellent condition despite being almost 90 years old, this outstanding Sugar Shaker would look superb in any table setting or could enhance any Silver collection.

Dimensions:

Height – 8.5” (215mm) / Diameter – 3.0” (75mm)

fig 2. An octagonal sterling silver sugar castor featuring a pierced domed lid and a stepped pedestal base.
fig 2. Large Antique Silver Sugar Shaker 1936

Weight – 213gm / 6.8ozt

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 octagonal sterling silver sugar castor featuring a pierced domed lid and a stepped pedestal base.
fig 3. Large Antique Silver Sugar Shaker 1936

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

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)

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this Antique Silver Sugar Castor to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130424
Dealers Internal Ref
SS_1341936
Silver Antiques Online
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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Archive I An octagonal sterling silver sugar castor featuring a pierced domed lid and a stepped pedestal base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An octagonal sterling silver sugar castor featuring a pierced domed lid and a stepped pedestal base.
Large Antique Silver Sugar Shaker 1936
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An octagonal sterling silver sugar castor featuring a pierced domed lid and a stepped pedestal base.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced foliate design, Octagonal panel body, Stepped footed base, Finial top
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

Sugar castors, also known as dredgers or sifters, became prominent on dining tables during the late 17th century when refined sugar shifted from a rare apothecary luxury into a common household commodity for desserts.

Traditional sugar castors are predominantly crafted from sterling silver using methods such as spinning, casting, and piercing. The lids feature intricately cut perforations to allow even distribution of caster sugar.

Authentic British silver from 1936 features a standardized set of hallmarks stamped directly onto the metal, typically including a makers mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, the town assay office mark, and the date letter corresponding to that specific year.

An antique silver sugar castor can be displayed on a dining table centrepiece, featured within a glazed cabinet, or placed on a sideboard to add a touch of historic metallic polish to contemporary spaces.

Antique silver should be cleaned infrequently using a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the natural oxidisation from engraved details.
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