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A Large High Quality Edwardian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster 1904
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A Large High Quality Edwardian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster 1904

19th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Bushells Antiques
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Description

This is one of the largest. Hallmarked in London in 1904 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, features elaborate chased decoration throughout and measures 8.75" (22.5 cm) tall, by 4" (10 cm) in diameter.

This is a lovely antique Edwardian solid sterling silver sugar shaker/castor and weighing 298.5 grams. 9.58 ounces. It’s in superb condition with lovely decoration and no inscriptions or monogram

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Sugar Caster to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA717525
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4651
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This is one of the largest. Hallmarked in London in 1904 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.
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, this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, features elaborate chased decoration throughout and measures 8.
Bushells Antiques

75" (22.5 cm) tall, by 4" (10 cm) in diameter.

This is a lovely antique Edwardian solid sterling silver sugar shaker/castor and weighing 298.5 grams. 9.58 ounces. It’s in superb condition with lovely decoration and no inscriptions or monogram

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Sugar Caster to the Victorian era.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA717525
Dealers Internal Ref
4651
Bushells Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Fine art, porcelain, jewellery, silver, clocks, pictures, oriental objects d’art and furniture

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An urn-shaped Edwardian sterling silver sugar caster featuring chased ribbon bow swags and a pierced removable dome lid.
A Large High Quality Edwardian Sterling Silver Sugar Caster 1904
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  • ObjectSugar Casters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRibbon bow swags, Pierced dome lid, Chased fluting, Pedestal foot
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This large Edwardian sterling silver sugar caster dates from 1904. The urn-shaped piece has a silver colour with a polished finish and stands on a round pedestal foot. The removable dome lid is pierced for dispensing sugar and is topped with a small finial. The body is decorated with chased ribbon bow swags around an oval cartouche, while the lower section features chased fluting. Moulded collars encircle the neck and the base of the lid. Measuring 22 cm high and 10 cm wide, the shaker sits on a dining table or sideboard top in a traditional or modern home to serve sugar during tea or dessert service.

FAQs

A sugar caster, also known as a sugar shaker or dredger, is a perforated silver vessel designed to sprinkle granulated or castor sugar over food during dessert courses. Popularised in the late 17th century, these items remained central to formal dining services throughout the Edwardian era.

Edwardian casters were predominantly crafted from hallmarked sterling silver, consisting of 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. These vessels often featured cast, hand-chased, or embossed neoclassical ornamentation alongside hand-drilled pierced lids.

Authentic Edwardian sterling silver displays a full set of British hallmarks, including the lion passant mark, a town mark, a date letter ranging between 1901 and 1910, and a makers mark. The weight, hand-finished detailing, and precise fit of the push-on or bayonet-fitting lid also indicate genuine period craftsmanship.

A silver sugar caster can be displayed as a decorative accent on a dining room sideboard, open kitchen shelving, or a bar cart. Pairing polished silver tableware with contemporary ceramics or dark timber surfaces creates an elegant visual contrast.

Silver should be cleaned regularly using a non-abrasive silver polish applied with a soft microfibre cloth to remove tarnish. Avoid dishwasher use or harsh chemical cleaners, and store silver items in anti-tarnish cloth bags when not on display to limit exposure to moisture and atmospheric sulfur.
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