We are offering for sale a superb quality Georgian period silver sugar caster.
The engraved scroll cartouche to the body of this sugar shaker is centred by a cipher surmounted by a ducal coronet and is indicative of the fine quality. This sugar caster was made by the premier specialist caster maker of the period, Samuel Wood, and has a very good weight. It is in fine condition throughout with a lovely original patina.
Please view our specialist site at antiquesilverspoons for a further large selection of fine quality Victorian, Georgian and earlier silver.
MEASUREMENTS : 16cm (6.25") high; 167 grams (5.4 troy ounces) weight.
MARKS: Full set of English hallmarks (guaranteeing Sterling 925 standard silver) for London 1743 by Samuel Wood.
CONDITION: Excellent. Small area of pitting as shown in the final photo.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions. Good luck, Gary.
We offer a full money back guarantee, if you are not happy with the item, within fourteen days of receipt.
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