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C1717 Fine George 1st Caster by Top Huguenot Maker Simon Pantin 126 Grams
Dudley Antique Silver
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Dudley Antique Silver

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C1717 Fine George 1st Caster by Top Huguenot Maker Simon Pantin 126 Grams

18th century
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This is a lovely caster made in London in c1717 by top maker Simon Pantin, it is in very good condition, good hallmarks under the base but the makers mark is overstriking the date letter making it difficult to read, it also has the Lions head erased mark on the lid, it is 11.5cms high and weighs 126 grams. Patin was a top Huguenot maker and has a large write up in Grimwade

A lovely early 18th century caster

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George I Silver Caster to the 18th Century.

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This is a lovely caster made in London in c1717 by top maker Simon Pantin, it is in very good condition, good hallmarks under the base but the makers mark is overstriking the date letter making it difficult to read, it also has the Lions head erased mark on the lid, it is 11.5cms high and weighs 126 grams. Patin was a top Huguenot maker and has a large write up in Grimwade

A lovely early 18th century caster

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George I Silver Caster to the 18th Century.

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Dudley Antique Silver
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A George I sterling silver baluster-shaped caster featuring a decorative hand-pierced domed lid with a finial top.
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Archive I A George I sterling silver baluster-shaped caster featuring a decorative hand-pierced domed lid with a finial top.

C1717 Fine George 1st Caster by Top Huguenot Maker Simon Pantin 126 Grams

Archive II A George I sterling silver baluster-shaped caster featuring a decorative hand-pierced domed lid with a finial top. View II
Archive III A George I sterling silver baluster-shaped caster featuring a decorative hand-pierced domed lid with a finial top. View III
Archive IV A George I sterling silver baluster-shaped caster featuring a decorative hand-pierced domed lid with a finial top. View IV
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A George I sterling silver baluster-shaped caster featuring a decorative hand-pierced domed lid with a finial top.
c1717 fine George 1st caster by top Huguenot maker Simon Pantin 126 grams
Ref: SA1192145
A George I sterling silver baluster-shaped caster featuring a decorative hand-pierced domed lid with a finial top.
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Silver casters gained widespread popularity in Britain during the early eighteenth century, coinciding with the reign of King George I. Silversmiths, including skilled French Huguenot refugees, produced these vessels to dispense ground pepper, sugar, or exotic spices at formal dining tables.

These casters were constructed from sterling silver using hand-hammering and raising techniques. The tops were intricately pierced by hand to allow controlled sifting, often fitted to the molded baluster body with a bayonet or push-fit joint.

Authentic pieces feature British hallmark conventions of the period, including the makers mark, purity mark, city mark, and date letter. Additionally, period casters display characteristic hand-piercing, hand-cut bayonet fittings, and appropriate historic wear to the base.

An antique silver caster can be displayed on a dining sideboard, polished tray, or mantelpiece. Pairing silver hollowware alongside natural wood tones creates an understated balance of historic textures and modern elegance.

Maintain antique silver by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and using specialized, non-abrasive silver polish sparingly. Avoid harsh chemical dips or dishwasher cleaning, and store the item in anti-tarnish cloth bags when not on display.
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