Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide.
Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster
REF: C7309 / LA413879
£1,695
€1,980
$2,132
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English cast sterling silver sugar caster by Samuel Wood; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional and large antique Georgian sterling silver sugar caster has a circular baluster shaped form onto a circular stepped spreading domed foot.
The seamed body of the sterling silver caster is embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of an eagle displayed grasping in the claws a serpent nowed.
The body and cast foot are further ornamented with moulded borders to the rims.
This large silver caster retains the original hallmarked push fit cover, embellished with impressive finely pierced scrolling leaf designs and is surmounted by an impressive cast sterling silver baluster-shaped finial.
This exceptional example of Georgian silverware, crafted by the renowned caster maker Samuel Wood, is a large example for its type.
Dimensions
Height to top of finial 21.6cm/8.5"
Diameter 8.2cm/3.2"
Weight
15.5 troy ounces/481g
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster (LA413879) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1744
declaration
condition
condition
This antique Georgian sterling silver sugar caster is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the superior gauge of silver.