Sugar caster - .833 silver - Sugar Caster
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Antique gilt silver sugar caster from Portugal, stamped 833/000 with a Portugal assay mark (1887–1937), dating ca. 1850–1900, height 10 cm, weight 59.23 g, featuring engraved floral and foliate motifs, a baluster body, and a removable pierced lid with a finial.
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Antique Gilt Silver Sugar Caster / Muffineer
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
An elegant and finely crafted gilt silver sugar caster, distinguished by its richly engraved decoration and graceful baluster form. The body is beautifully adorned with scrolling foliage, floral motifs, and rocaille-inspired ornamentation, all enhanced by the warm golden finish.
Raised on a decorative shaped foot, the caster is fitted with a removable pierced cover featuring an elegant finial. The finely perforated top was designed for sprinkling sugar, cinnamon, cocoa, or other powdered condiments with precision and refinement.
Objects of this type were an essential element of refined dining and tea services during the 18th and 19th centuries, combining practical function with decorative sophistication.
Details
Material: Gilt silver
Type: Sugar caster / muffineer
Decoration: Engraved floral and foliate motifs
Finish: Gold-washed (gilt)
Removable pierced lid with finial
Shaped decorative foot
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and minor signs of use consistent with its age. Please examine the photographs carefully.
Height: 10cm
Weight: 59.23g
Good condition
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Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Antique Gilt Silver Sugar Caster / Muffineer
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
An elegant and finely crafted gilt silver sugar caster, distinguished by its richly engraved decoration and graceful baluster form. The body is beautifully adorned with scrolling foliage, floral motifs, and rocaille-inspired ornamentation, all enhanced by the warm golden finish.
Raised on a decorative shaped foot, the caster is fitted with a removable pierced cover featuring an elegant finial. The finely perforated top was designed for sprinkling sugar, cinnamon, cocoa, or other powdered condiments with precision and refinement.
Objects of this type were an essential element of refined dining and tea services during the 18th and 19th centuries, combining practical function with decorative sophistication.
Details
Material: Gilt silver
Type: Sugar caster / muffineer
Decoration: Engraved floral and foliate motifs
Finish: Gold-washed (gilt)
Removable pierced lid with finial
Shaped decorative foot
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and minor signs of use consistent with its age. Please examine the photographs carefully.
Height: 10cm
Weight: 59.23g
Good condition
Sent via UPS with tracking number
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
59.23 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title additional information
Sugar Caster
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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