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Boat Shaped Victorian Sterling Silver George III Style Sugar Basket
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Boat Shaped Victorian Sterling Silver George III Style Sugar Basket

19th century
Sold 3 January 2025 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Description

An elegant Victorian sterling silver George III style sugar basket in a boat shape form. Beaded swing handle the body has floral and garland bright cut engraving and stands on a beaded and engraved oval splayed foot.

Maker: Holland Son & Slater, London.

Date: 1880

Weight: 129g

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Sugar Basket to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1054883
Dealers Internal Reference
SBA-P54453
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An elegant Victorian sterling silver George III style sugar basket in a boat shape form.
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Beaded swing handle the body has floral and garland bright cut engraving and stands on a beaded and engraved oval splayed foot.
Piers Rankin Antique Silver

Maker: Holland Son & Slater, London.

Date: 1880

Weight: 129g

Height
8.9cm (3.50")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7.6cm (2.99")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Sugar Basket to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1054883
Dealers Internal Ref
SBA-P54453
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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Archive I A polished sterling silver boat-shaped sugar basket featuring an overhead swing handle, intricate engraved detailing, and a circular pedestal base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Boat Shaped Victorian Sterling Silver George III Style Sugar Basket

Archive II A polished sterling silver boat-shaped sugar basket featuring an overhead swing handle, intricate engraved detailing, and a circular pedestal base. View II
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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A polished sterling silver boat-shaped sugar basket featuring an overhead swing handle, intricate engraved detailing, and a circular pedestal base.
Boat Shaped Victorian Sterling Silver George III Style Sugar Basket
Ref: SA1054883
A polished sterling silver boat-shaped sugar basket featuring an overhead swing handle, intricate engraved detailing, and a circular pedestal base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved floral scrolls, Beaded trim, Pedestal foot, Swing handle
  • SizeH 8.9 cm (4 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 7.6 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Boat-shaped sugar baskets gained prominence during the late 18th century, influenced by neoclassical design principles that favoured symmetrical, vessel-based forms inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as hand-piercing, chasing, engraving, and casting, often mounted on a pedestal foot with a movable swing handle.

Authentic pieces are identified by clear hallmarks indicating the assay office, makers mark, date letter, and purity standard, alongside period-appropriate wear patterns and construction methods like hand-cut details.

Such decorative silver pieces can be displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or coffee table to introduce a reflective metallic accent that complements both traditional and contemporary room schemes.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a non-abrasive, high-quality silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh dips that can strip desirable patination and historic oxidisation from recessed areas.
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