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George III Antique Silver Sugar Caster, London 1778
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George III Antique Silver Sugar Caster, London 1778

18th century
Sold 19 December 2025 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A beautifully simple George III silver antique sugar caster. Made in London in 1778 by Thomas Shepherd. The caster has a full set of hallmarks underthe foot and part marks on the top. It has a flame finial and engraved designs on the lid. Overall the caster is in good condition with signs of wear from it's approximately 250 years of use. It is a great piece of Georgian silver and very collectable.

WEIGHT; 80 grams or 2.5 ozst.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

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

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SA1157236
Dealers Internal Reference
7508-041
Description
A beautifully simple George III silver antique sugar caster. Made in London in 1778 by Thomas Shepherd. The caster has a full set of hallmarks underthe foot and part marks on the top. It has a flame finial and engraved designs on the lid. Overall the caster is in good condition with signs of wear from it's approximately 250 years of use. It is a great piece of Georgian silver and very collectable.

WEIGHT; 80 grams or 2.5 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

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157236
Dealers Internal Ref
7508-041
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique George III sterling silver sugar caster with a pierced domed lid and a finial, displayed against a plain background.
George III antique silver sugar caster, London 1778
Ref: SA1157236
An antique George III sterling silver sugar caster with a pierced domed lid and a finial, displayed against a plain background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSugar Casters
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced pattern lid, Fluted body, Twisted finial, Circular foot
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)

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A George III silver sugar caster is a tabletop vessel dating from the reign of King George III (17601820), historically used for sprinkling fine sugar over food or beverages before granulated sugar became common.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from sterling silver, often shaped using hand-raising or spinning techniques, with pierced lids made using hand-piercing or engraving tools.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically include the makers mark, sterling standard mark, city assay office mark, and date letter corresponding to the active period.

An antique silver sugar caster adds a touch of classic metalwork and can be displayed on a dining table centre, sideboard top, or open shelf to create a focal point of traditional craftsmanship.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using specialized silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh abrasives, and stored in a dry environment to prevent excessive tarnishing.
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