Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Stag Sugar Box

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique cast sterling silver stag sugar box/ table ornament; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection.

This magnificent, fine and impressive antique Edwardian cast sterling silver sugar box has been realistically modelled in the form of a stag in a classic bellowing pose.

The box has been embellished with fine cast details reproducing the stag's fur and anatomical features.

This magnificent antique silver box is fitted with the original push fit head/cover.

The hallmarks struck to the sleeve of the cover and body of this large antique silver stag sugar box ornament include:

Importer's mark: BM (B Muller & Son (Berthold Muller)

Silver quality/purity mark: Lion passant (sterling, .925, 925/1000)

Assay mark: Leopard's head (London, England)

Date mark: f (1901)

Additional mark: F (foreign manufacture mark)

Such examples modelled in the form of a stag and of this large size are rare and a scarcity to the market; this magnificent box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

This rare antique silver stag sugar box, once used to hold sugar or sweetmeats at formal gatherings, now makes a striking centrepiece ornament. A distinguished gift for silver collectors, country house enthusiasts, or those who value singular, storied objects.

Condition

This magnificent silver stag ornament/box is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The cast decoration is all very sharp.

The full British hallmarks to the body and sleeve of the cover are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this exceptional example of silver animal antiques.

Dimensions

Length 39.7cm/15.63'

Width 11.9cm/4.69'

Height 35cm/13.78'

Weight

61.9 troy ounces/1924.5g

Date: 1901

Maker: B Muller & Son (Berthold Muller)

Origin: London, England

A video is available upon request.

PLEASE NOTE: AC Silver takes pride in offering only quality items for sale.

This pride in quality includes the professional, efficient and personal service extended to all AC Silver customers.

All items purchased usually dispatched within 24 hours following cleared payment.

All items are professionally and securely packaged, sent FREE of charge and are FULLY INSURED during transit.

FREE worldwide international deliveries are via FedEx International Priority Service.

AC Silver is pleased to provide a 30-day money back guarantee.