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An Impressive Victorian Chester Silver Lighthouse Sugar Caster
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An Impressive Victorian Chester Silver Lighthouse Sugar Caster

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 May 2026 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A stunning and superior quality Victorian silver sugar caster from the sought after Chester Assay Office. The cylindrical shaped body is known as 'lighthouse' form and is richly decorated in Rococo themes, featuring flowers and leaves. The pull off lid is beautifully pieced and features detailed engraving, with a large vacant cartouche to the top. A wonderful, quality piece of Victorian silver, usable today. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£60.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or breaks. There is some light 'rippling' to the top of the lid, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, hallmarks to both lid and body.

Maker :- Nathan & Hayes.

Date :- Chester 1900.

Height :- 18 cms.

Diameter of base :- 7.5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Lighthouse Sugar Caster to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1212509
Dealers Internal Reference
13525
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A stunning and superior quality Victorian silver sugar caster from the sought after Chester Assay Office.
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The cylindrical shaped body is known as 'lighthouse' form and is richly decorated in Rococo themes, featuring flowers and leaves.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The pull off lid is beautifully pieced and features detailed engraving, with a large vacant cartouche to the top. A wonderful, quality piece of Victorian silver, usable today. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An upright cylindrical silver lighthouse sugar caster featuring ornate chased repousse decoration and a pierced domed lid.
fig 1. An Impressive Victorian Chester Silver Lighthouse Sugar Caster

Postage and packing :- £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£60.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£30.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits or breaks. There is some light 'rippling' to the top of the lid, commensurate with age and use.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, hallmarks to both lid and body.

Maker :- Nathan & Hayes.

Date :- Chester 1900.

Height :- 18 cms.

Diameter of base :- 7.5 cms

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Lighthouse Sugar Caster to the 1900s.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212509
Dealers Internal Ref
13525
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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An upright cylindrical silver lighthouse sugar caster featuring ornate chased repousse decoration and a pierced domed lid.
An impressive Victorian Chester silver lighthouse sugar caster
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An upright cylindrical silver lighthouse sugar caster featuring ornate chased repousse decoration and a pierced domed lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSugar Casters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChased repousse foliage, Pierced scrollwork lid, Stepped circular foot
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A lighthouse sugar caster is a cylindrical dining table vessel featuring a stepped foot and a pierced, domed cover, which first gained popularity during the late 17th century and remained a staple of formal dining through the Victorian era.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as spinning, casting, hand-chasing, and piercing to create decorative patterns on the body and lid.

Authentic pieces can be identified by checking for clear British hallmarks stamped onto the metal, indicating the assay office (such as Chester), the makers mark, and the date letter corresponding to the Victorian period, alongside appropriate age-related wear and patination.

Such pieces can be displayed on a sideboard, within a glazed cabinet, or used as a functional decorative object on a dining table to add metallic contrast and historical texture to contemporary schemes.

Antique silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialized polish to avoid removing fine detail, and stored in a dry environment free from sulphur-bearing materials.
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