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Edwardian Silver Sugar Basket
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Edwardian Silver Sugar Basket

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 November 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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A good quality Edwardian silver sugar basket with original blue liner. The liner is slightly unusual as it fits into the stem of the basket. Marked to the base Birmingham 1907 Marston & Bayliss. Would also look great with chocolates in. The handle is also marked with the lion passant and the date letter.

H 11 cm

Diameter 9 cm

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT FOR SHIPMENT OVERSEAS

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Edwardian Silver Sugar Basket to the Edwardian era.

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A good quality Edwardian silver sugar basket with original blue liner. The liner is slightly unusual as it fits into the stem of the basket. Marked to the base Birmingham 1907 Marston & Bayliss. Would also look great with chocolates in. The handle is also marked with the lion passant and the date letter.

H 11 cm

Diameter 9 cm

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT FOR SHIPMENT OVERSEAS

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Edwardian Silver Sugar Basket to the Edwardian era.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An Edwardian sterling silver pierced sugar basket featuring a swing handle and a cobalt blue glass liner, standing on a circular foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver pierced sugar basket featuring a swing handle and a cobalt blue glass liner, standing on a circular foot. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Silver Sugar Basket

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An Edwardian sterling silver pierced sugar basket featuring a swing handle and a cobalt blue glass liner, standing on a circular foot.
Edwardian silver sugar basket
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An Edwardian sterling silver pierced sugar basket featuring a swing handle and a cobalt blue glass liner, standing on a circular foot.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling silver, cobalt glass
  • ColourSilver and blue
  • MotifsPierced trellis work, Swing handle, Beaded trim, Circular pedestal foot

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Edwardian silver baskets gained popularity during the early 20th century, reflecting the ornate yet refined tastes of the Edwardian era, often used for serving sugar, sweets, or fruit on formal dining tables.

These items typically feature sterling silver frames created through piercing, casting, and soldering, frequently paired with blown coloured glass liners such as cobalt blue or cranberry glass.

Authentic pieces are identified by hallmarks stamped on the silver, indicating the makers mark, assay office, standard mark (such as the lion passant for sterling), and a date letter corresponding to the Edwardian years (1901-1910).

This piece can be styled on a sideboard, coffee table, or open shelving as a decorative accent, combining historical character with modern minimalist displays.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized silver cloth or mild, non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals and protecting the glass liner from thermal shock during washing.
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