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Screw Foot 18th Century Cut Glass Sugar Caster C1780
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Screw Foot 18th Century Cut Glass Sugar Caster C1780

18th century
For Sale by Exhibit Antiques
Description

Description

A rare 18th century cut glass sugar caster dating to c1780.

It has a cut facet domed top, with holes for the sugar, above a facet cut collar. The neck has been flute cut with notch cutting to the edges. The main body has hexagonal facet cutting leading down to a base which has a screw fitting for the conical foot.

Lead glass, a fine piece, and even rarer to have the screw fitting to the foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1780. Period of George III.

Condition

Overall, its excellent, with no chips, cracks or restoration to the main body. The screw fitting works perfectly but there are chips around the top rims of the screw fitting which are well hidden when fitted. Clean and clear internally.

Dimensions

Height: 13 cm

Diameter: 6.1cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Cut Glass Caster to the 18th Century.

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SA1199638
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2026010203
Description
Description

A rare 18th century cut glass sugar caster dating to c1780.

It has a cut facet domed top, with holes for the sugar, above a facet cut collar. The neck has been flute cut with notch cutting to the edges.

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The main body has hexagonal facet cutting leading down to a base which has a screw fitting for the conical foot.
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fig 1. An eighteenth-century clear cut glass sugar caster featuring a diamond-faceted lower body, panelled neck, and dome top.
fig 1. Screw Foot 18th Century Cut Glass Sugar Caster C1780

Lead glass, a fine piece, and even rarer to have the screw fitting to the foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1780. Period of George III.

Condition

Overall, its excellent, with no chips, cracks or restoration to the main body. The screw fitting works perfectly but there are chips around the top rims of the screw fitting which are well hidden when fitted. Clean and clear internally.

Dimensions

Height: 13 cm

Diameter: 6.1cm.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Georgian Cut Glass Caster to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199638
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2026010203
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An eighteenth-century clear cut glass sugar caster featuring a diamond-faceted lower body, panelled neck, and dome top.
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Archive I An eighteenth-century clear cut glass sugar caster featuring a diamond-faceted lower body, panelled neck, and dome top.

Screw Foot 18th Century Cut Glass Sugar Caster C1780

Archive II An eighteenth-century clear cut glass sugar caster featuring a diamond-faceted lower body, panelled neck, and dome top. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century clear cut glass sugar caster featuring a diamond-faceted lower body, panelled neck, and dome top. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century clear cut glass sugar caster featuring a diamond-faceted lower body, panelled neck, and dome top. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century clear cut glass sugar caster featuring a diamond-faceted lower body, panelled neck, and dome top. View V
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An eighteenth-century clear cut glass sugar caster featuring a diamond-faceted lower body, panelled neck, and dome top.
Screw Foot 18th Century Cut Glass Sugar Caster c1780
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An eighteenth-century clear cut glass sugar caster featuring a diamond-faceted lower body, panelled neck, and dome top.
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  • ObjectSugar Casters
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCut Glass, Lead Crystal
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsDiamond facets, Panelled neck, Screw foot base, Faceted dome top
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in)

This clear lead crystal sugar caster dates to the eighteenth century during the Georgian period, specifically around 1780. The transparent vessel features a faceted dome top pierced with sugar holes above a cut collar, a panelled and flute cut neck with notch cutting, and a hexagonal diamond-faceted lower body. It terminates in a screw foot base with a functional screw fitting. The composition incorporates visible chips around the top rims of the concealed screw fitting, while the main body remains free of chips, cracks or restoration. Standing 13 cm high with a diameter of 6.1 cm, the object is clean and clear internally. Positioned on a sideboard top, this English country house accessory provides a functional table item or decorative display piece for a dining room or living space. The piece demonstrates period glass-cutting techniques and traditional assembly methods through its separate screw foot component. Natural light passes cleanly through the clear glass facets, highlighting the intricate cutting on the neck, body, and dome top. Collectors of early English glassware will appreciate the survival of the functional screw fitting and the overall condition of the lead crystal material.

FAQs

A sugar caster was designed to sprinkle refined sugar, spices, or pepper over food during formal dining in the eighteenth century. Made from metal or cut glass, these items served as functional table pieces while showcasing the household status through detailed craftsmanship.

Georgian glass casters were hand-blown using heavy lead glass, which provided superior clarity and brilliance. Skilled artisans then hand-cut geometric patterns, such as diamond facets and fluting, using rotating iron and stone wheels.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit a slight greyish or purplish tint characteristic of period lead glass, along with minor irregularities in the hand-cut patterns. Look for natural wear on the base, pontil marks, and hand-cut screw or fitment mechanisms.

An antique glass caster can be placed on a dining room sideboard, inside a glazed display cabinet, or arranged on a bar cart alongside period decanters to add texture and historical interest.

Clean lead glass by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding hot water to prevent thermal shock and cracking. Dry immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth, and refrain from using harsh abrasive cleaners.
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