No. 104269161

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Sugar caster - .833 silver - Sugar Caster
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€ 140
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Sugar caster - .833 silver - Sugar Caster

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

No. 104269161

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Sugar caster - .833 silver - Sugar Caster

Sugar caster - .833 silver - Sugar Caster

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

Final bid
€ 140
Inés Fernández
Expert
Estimate  € 160 - € 200

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