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Victorian Silver Sugar Basket
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Victorian Silver Sugar Basket

19th century
Description

A fine example of a solid silver sugar basket. It has a swing handle and stands on an oval foot. The basket itself is beautifully shaped and decorated with an engraved floral border.

It is excellent quality and weighs approximately 241g. It is clearly hallmarked for Chester, 1895, and the makers G.Nathan & R.Hayes.

It is in excellent condition for its age. There are a few minor marks, some light surface scratches and a small dink on the foot but no major damages and it displays beautifully. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

Height inc handle : 6 3/4” / 17cm

Length : 6” / 15cm

Width : 4 1/2" / 11.5cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Silver Sugar Basket to the Victorian era.

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SA1204302
Description
A fine example of a solid silver sugar basket. It has a swing handle and stands on an oval foot. The basket itself is beautifully shaped and decorated with an engraved floral border.

It is excellent quality and weighs approximately 241g. It is clearly hallmarked for Chester, 1895, and the makers G.Nathan & R.Hayes.

It is in excellent condition for its age.

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There are a few minor marks, some light surface scratches and a small dink on the foot but no major damages and it displays beautifully.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

fig 1. A boat-shaped silver sugar basket featuring a pedestal base, a central overhead handle, and hand-engraved floral patterning along the upper rim.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Sugar Basket

Approximate Measurements :

Height inc handle : 6 3/4” / 17cm

Length : 6” / 15cm

Width : 4 1/2" / 11.5cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Silver Sugar Basket to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204302
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A boat-shaped silver sugar basket featuring a pedestal base, a central overhead handle, and hand-engraved floral patterning along the upper rim.

Victorian Silver Sugar Basket

Archive II A boat-shaped silver sugar basket featuring a pedestal base, a central overhead handle, and hand-engraved floral patterning along the upper rim. View II
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A boat-shaped silver sugar basket featuring a pedestal base, a central overhead handle, and hand-engraved floral patterning along the upper rim.
Victorian Silver Sugar Basket
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A boat-shaped silver sugar basket featuring a pedestal base, a central overhead handle, and hand-engraved floral patterning along the upper rim.
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FAQs

A Victorian silver sugar basket is a specialized tabletop vessel crafted during the nineteenth century, designed to hold loaf sugar or sugar cubes during tea and dessert service.

These vessels were typically fashioned from sterling silver or silver electroplate, often featuring hand-engraved motifs, cast pedestal feet, and fitted overhead handles.

Authentic silver pieces bear official assay hallmarks indicating the purity standard, maker, location, and date letter, or clear manufacturer stamps for electroplated silver.

An antique silver sugar basket functions as an elegant accent on a sideboard, display shelf, or dining table, holding small trinkets, wrapped confections, or decorative botanicals.

Clean silver gently using a soft microfiber cloth and a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish to prevent scratching while preserving decorative dark patination in engraved details.
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