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George III Antique Silver Sugar Caster, Samuel Wood, London 1763
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George III Antique Silver Sugar Caster, Samuel Wood, London 1763

18th century
Sold 22 April 2025 · Highland Antiques Ltd
This “George III Antique Silver Sugar Caster, Samuel Wood, London 1763” found a buyer.

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A stunning George III silver sugar caster, made in London in 1763 by Samuel Wood. It has a detachable top and a full set of hallmarks in the base. It has repousse decoration along with a vacant cartouche. It has a flame shaped finial along with good sized holes to allow the sugar out. Overall it is in very good condition with no damage or repairs. A very useable and collectable piece of Georgian silver.

WEIGHT; 81 grams or 2.6 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Silver Sugar Caster to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1137711
Dealers Internal Reference
7505-051
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A stunning George III silver sugar caster, made in London in 1763 by Samuel Wood. It has a detachable top and a full set of hallmarks in the base. It has repousse decoration along with a vacant cartouche. It has a flame shaped finial along with good sized holes to allow the sugar out. Overall it is in very good condition with no damage or repairs. A very useable and collectable piece of Georgian silver.

WEIGHT; 81 grams or 2.6 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months.

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Silver Sugar Caster to the Georgian era.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1137711
Dealers Internal Ref
7505-051
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A close-up studio shot of a polished George III sterling silver sugar caster with an ornate pierced cover and chased floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up studio shot of a polished George III sterling silver sugar caster with an ornate pierced cover and chased floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Antique Silver Sugar Caster, Samuel Wood, London 1763

Archive II A close-up studio shot of a polished George III sterling silver sugar caster with an ornate pierced cover and chased floral motifs. View II
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Archive VIII A close-up studio shot of a polished George III sterling silver sugar caster with an ornate pierced cover and chased floral motifs. View VIII
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Telephone 07809 301264
Location
Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Verified Since Feb 2023
Items For Sale 102
Items Sold 333
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A close-up studio shot of a polished George III sterling silver sugar caster with an ornate pierced cover and chased floral motifs.
George III antique silver sugar caster, Samuel Wood, London 1763
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A close-up studio shot of a polished George III sterling silver sugar caster with an ornate pierced cover and chased floral motifs.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Sterling Silver]
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced dome cover, Chased floral scrolls, Baluster form, Stepped foot
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in)

The George III period, spanning from 1760 to 1820, is characterised by a transition from ornate Rococo curves to classical restraint influenced by Neoclassicism, featuring refined proportions and classical motifs.

These items were typically fashioned from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as raising from a flat sheet of metal, hand-chasing, piercing, and soldering components together.

Authentic pieces bear clear hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically include a makers mark, a standard mark indicating sterling fineness, a date letter, and a duty mark where applicable.

Antique silver pieces can be displayed on surfaces such as sideboards or within glass cabinets to add textural contrast, reflective highlights, and a sense of historical depth to modern rooms.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft microfibre cloth, occasional gentle cleaning with specialised silver polish to remove tarnish, and storage in a low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight.
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