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Antique Sugar Shaker

Sterling Sliver Sugar Shaker
Sterling Sliver Sugar Shaker

Sterling Sliver Sugar Shaker

$795

H 6.5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Sterling Sliver Sugar Shaker

Located in Vista, CA

Sterling silver sugar shaker.

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Antique Sugar Shaker
English Antique Sugar Shaker

English Antique Sugar Shaker

$275Sale Price|26% Off

H 5.38 in Dm 2.88 in

English Antique Sugar Shaker

Located in Sheffield, MA

The English antique sugar Shaker was used at tea time although it could be used for other shakeable

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker
Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker

Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker

$716Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 4 in D 4 in

Rare Early 20th Century Spongeware Sugar Shaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century spongeware sugar shaker in great condition. The replaced cork is a rubber seal

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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Pottery

Early 19th Century Sycamore Muffineer, Sugar Shaker
Early 19th Century Sycamore Muffineer, Sugar Shaker

Early 19th Century Sycamore Muffineer, Sugar Shaker

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early 19th Century Sycamore Muffineer, Sugar Shaker This beautiful piece has been hand turned on a

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1820s Georgian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sycamore

Tudric For Liberty & Co Pewter Barrel Shaped Swirl Design Sugar Shaker
Tudric For Liberty & Co Pewter Barrel Shaped Swirl Design Sugar Shaker

Tudric For Liberty & Co Pewter Barrel Shaped Swirl Design Sugar Shaker

By Tudric

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish Tudric pewter Arts & Crafts barrel shaped lidded sugar shaker with a swirl design made

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Pewter

R. Wallace & Sons Crystal & Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker
R. Wallace & Sons Crystal & Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

R. Wallace & Sons Crystal & Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

By R. Wallace & Sons Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Sterling Silver and cut Crystal Sugar Shaker, by R. Wallace & Sons of Wallingford, Connecticut

Category

Early 20th Century American International Style Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker
Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker

Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker

By Bilston Battersea

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An antique 18th century Bilston or Battersea enamel muffineer or sugar shaker. A very rare form

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18th Century British George II Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Enamel

George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & Jonathan Bateman
George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & Jonathan Bateman

George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & Jonathan Bateman

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A rare George III period sterling silver sugar shaker with floral repousse decor by members of the

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George H. German Sterling Silver Sugar Shakers - Matched Pair
Antique George H. German Sterling Silver Sugar Shakers - Matched Pair

Antique George H. German Sterling Silver Sugar Shakers - Matched Pair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Offered is a matched pair of antique George H. German Co. sterling silver sugar shakers

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1910s American Edwardian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker / Sprinkler / Muffineer Cut Crystal
Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker / Sprinkler / Muffineer Cut Crystal

Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker / Sprinkler / Muffineer Cut Crystal

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique French sugar shaker, also known as a muffineer or sprinkler, features

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Crystal, Silver

George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & William Bateman
George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & William Bateman

George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & William Bateman

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

A George III period sterling silver sugar shaker by members of the famed English silversmithing

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Silver Sugar Shaker Muffineer Elkington & Co London 1912
Antique Sterling Silver Silver Sugar Shaker Muffineer Elkington & Co London 1912

Antique Sterling Silver Silver Sugar Shaker Muffineer Elkington & Co London 1912

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Portland, OR

A large & fine antique sterling silver sugar, shaker or muffineer, by Elkington & Co, London, 1912

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

$946

H 9.45 in Dm 3.55 in

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Large Sterling silver sugar caster, beautiful model with beautiful decorations in Regency style

Category

Early 1900s English Regency Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian pewter sugar shaker, c. 1830
Austrian pewter sugar shaker, c. 1830

Austrian pewter sugar shaker, c. 1830

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Pewter sugar castor with a Neoclassic anthemion pierced lid, threaded to a pyriform vessel on

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Pewter

ANTIQUE 1844 WILLIAM MOULSON CUT GLASS STERLING SiVLER SUGAR SHAKER MUST SEE!
ANTIQUE 1844 WILLIAM MOULSON CUT GLASS STERLING SiVLER SUGAR SHAKER MUST SEE!

ANTIQUE 1844 WILLIAM MOULSON CUT GLASS STERLING SiVLER SUGAR SHAKER MUST SEE!

By William Moulson

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian Sugar Shaker with fully hallmarked Sterling Silver top made by the great silversmith William

Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shiebler Sterling Silver Repoussé Set of 3 Salt, Pepper, and Sugar Shakers from
Shiebler Sterling Silver Repoussé Set of 3 Salt, Pepper, and Sugar Shakers from

Shiebler Sterling Silver Repoussé Set of 3 Salt, Pepper, and Sugar Shakers from

By George W. Shiebler & Co.

Located in New York, NY

. Width: 1 1/2 in. Height: 2 in. Weight: 2.6 ozt. Comes with a sterling silver sugar shaker / muffineer

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Sugar Casters / Shakers 1930 / 33 London
Pair of Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Sugar Casters / Shakers 1930 / 33 London

Pair of Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Sugar Casters / Shakers 1930 / 33 London

By Omar Ramsden

Located in London, GB

. These Sugar Shakers have a tapered hexagonal shape and stand on spread pedestal feet. The exterior of

Category

1830s English Arts and Crafts Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

British Antique Brilliant Cut Crystal Sugar and Muffineer Caster, England, 1900s
British Antique Brilliant Cut Crystal Sugar and Muffineer Caster, England, 1900s

British Antique Brilliant Cut Crystal Sugar and Muffineer Caster, England, 1900s

$130Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 5.63 in W 2.13 in D 2.13 in

British Antique Brilliant Cut Crystal Sugar and Muffineer Caster, England, 1900s

Located in Miami, FL

Here a pair of antique, probably Edwardian, English brilliant cut crystal sugar shaker and

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Crystal

Shaker for sugar
Shaker for sugar

DaumShaker for sugar, circa 1895

$2,248

H 6.89 in Dm 2.56 in

Shaker for sugar

By Daum

Located in PARIS, FR

Shaker for sugar by DAUM Shaker with Thistles decoration Blown-molded multilayer glass Acid-etched

Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Glass

Pair Of Silver Spice Jugs – Mathieu Guillaume, Liège, Circa 1785–1790
Pair Of Silver Spice Jugs – Mathieu Guillaume, Liège, Circa 1785–1790

Pair Of Silver Spice Jugs – Mathieu Guillaume, Liège, Circa 1785–1790

Located in Bilzen, BE

spice casters (or sugar shakers) by the Liège silversmith Mathieu Guillaume, active circa 1753–1790

Category

Late 18th Century Belgian Rococo Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver

English 18th century Creamware Pounce Shaker or Sugar Castor
English 18th century Creamware Pounce Shaker or Sugar Castor

English 18th century Creamware Pounce Shaker or Sugar Castor

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Plain Creamware Pounce Shaker or Sugar Castor, Circa 1775 This circular pounce shaker is a

Category

Late 18th Century George III Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery

Pair Large Antique Victorian Silver Casters / Shakers 1886 / 87 Sugar
Pair Large Antique Victorian Silver Casters / Shakers 1886 / 87 Sugar

Pair Large Antique Victorian Silver Casters / Shakers 1886 / 87 Sugar

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd., William Comyns

Located in London, GB

the push fit lid. The body, lid and foot of the shakers are further embellished with chased detailing

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Salt and Pepper set by Just Andersen
Art Deco Salt and Pepper set by Just Andersen

Art Deco Salt and Pepper set by Just Andersen

$580 / set

H 2.17 in W 2.76 in D 7.09 in

Art Deco Salt and Pepper set by Just Andersen

By Just Andersen

Located in PRAHA 7, CZ

, including the tray, salt and pepper shakers and a sugar/condiments bowl with a lid. All made of pewter, the

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Pewter

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Sterling Repousse  Powdered Sugar Shaker
Sterling Repousse  Powdered Sugar Shaker

Sterling Repousse Powdered Sugar Shaker

Unavailable

H 8.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Sterling Repousse Powdered Sugar Shaker

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Superior quality - fine English silver with distinctive hand made design - generously scaled

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

George 11 Silver Pepper Pot Dated 1748, Sam Wood, Assayed in London
George 11 Silver Pepper Pot Dated 1748, Sam Wood, Assayed in London

George 11 Silver Pepper Pot Dated 1748, Sam Wood, Assayed in London

Located in London, GB

makers mark and lion mark on the side. The maker Sam Wood is renowned for making pepper, sugar and

Category

1740s English George II Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker
Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker

By Walter Walker & Brownfield Tolhurst

Located in London, GB

A Victorian silver sugar shaker or caster, made in London 1899 by the firm of Walter Walker

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century English Sugar Shaker
Antique 19th Century English Sugar Shaker

Antique 19th Century English Sugar Shaker

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H 5.5 in Dm 2 in L 5.5 in

Antique 19th Century English Sugar Shaker

Located in Stamford, CT

Unique 19th century English sugar shaker. Made of cranberry glass with a silver-plated top. Glass

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Glass

Gilbert Marks -  Signed Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker - London 1899
Gilbert Marks -  Signed Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker - London 1899

Gilbert Marks - Signed Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker - London 1899

By Gilbert Leigh Marks

Located in London, London

pierced with plant detailing. The sugar shaker measures 9"(23cm) tall, 3.25"(8cm) in diameter, and

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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Longwy Ceramic Shakers, Set of Four
French Longwy Ceramic Shakers, Set of Four

French Longwy Ceramic Shakers, Set of Four

By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy

Located in Winter Park, FL

and one muffiner, or sugar shaker. Decorated with hand painted stylized floral and leaf motifs in

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Ceramic

Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer Horace Woodward 1900. 4.3ozs
Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer Horace Woodward 1900. 4.3ozs

Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer Horace Woodward 1900. 4.3ozs

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning English sterling silver two-part table sugar caster muffineer of cylindrical form ending

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Pepper Shaker Muffineer Horace Woodward 1888 3.6ozs
Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Pepper Shaker Muffineer Horace Woodward 1888 3.6ozs

Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Pepper Shaker Muffineer Horace Woodward 1888 3.6ozs

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A fine and impressive English sterling silver two part table sugar caster Muffineer or Pepper

Category

Early 20th Century English Rococo Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer George Nathan Ridley Hayes 1903 14ozs
Large Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer George Nathan Ridley Hayes 1903 14ozs

Large Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer George Nathan Ridley Hayes 1903 14ozs

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning sterling silver sugar caster of typical baluster form and unusually large size, early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century English Rococo Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver 800 Cutlery Set Klinkosch Austria 191 Pieces Form 184  12 Persons 1890
Silver 800 Cutlery Set Klinkosch Austria 191 Pieces Form 184  12 Persons 1890

Silver 800 Cutlery Set Klinkosch Austria 191 Pieces Form 184 12 Persons 1890

By Mayerhofer & Klinkosch

Located in Vienna, AT

-- SUGAR SHAKER -- SALT SHAKER -- TEA STRAINER WITH BONE TOTAL WEIGHT OF CUTLERY: 8513 grams / 300

Category

1890s Austrian Other Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver

Old Gorham Sterling Silver Bullet-Shaped Sugar Dredger or Muffineer
Old Gorham Sterling Silver Bullet-Shaped Sugar Dredger or Muffineer

Old Gorham Sterling Silver Bullet-Shaped Sugar Dredger or Muffineer

By Gorham

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Superb Old Gorham sterling silver cylindrical or bullet-shaped sugar dredger, muffineer or shaker

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old English Silver Plate Hand Chased Georgian Style Sugar Dredger or Muffineer
Old English Silver Plate Hand Chased Georgian Style Sugar Dredger or Muffineer

Old English Silver Plate Hand Chased Georgian Style Sugar Dredger or Muffineer

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very fine quality Old English silver plate hand chased sugar dredger, muffineer or shaker. No

Category

Late 19th Century English George II Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Sugar Shaker Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Sugar Shaker Vienna Around 1920s

Art Deco Sugar Shaker Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco sugar shaker vienna around 1920s Cut Glass Brass Polished.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Brass

Cut Glass Sugar or Seasoning Shaker
Cut Glass Sugar or Seasoning Shaker

Cut Glass Sugar or Seasoning Shaker

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H 6 in W 3 in D 3 in

Cut Glass Sugar or Seasoning Shaker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A cut glass sugar or seasoning shaker.

Category

Early 1900s English Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Cut Glass

19th Century Shaker Style Sugar Bucket from New England
19th Century Shaker Style Sugar Bucket from New England

19th Century Shaker Style Sugar Bucket from New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a Shaker style sugar bucket in fine condition with a minor age crack on the top but has

Category

Late 19th Century American Country Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer Salt Cellar 1900. 4.3ozs
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer Salt Cellar 1900. 4.3ozs

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster Shaker Muffineer Salt Cellar 1900. 4.3ozs

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning English sterling silver two-part table sugar caster muffineer of cylindrical form ending

Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decorative Sugar Shaker
Decorative Sugar Shaker

Decorative Sugar Shaker

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H 9.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Decorative Sugar Shaker

Located in New York, NY

Elegant sugar shaker.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Howard & Co.
19th Century Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Howard & Co.

19th Century Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Howard & Co.

By Howard & Co., New York

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c. Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Howard & Co. of New York marked "83" on the bottom.

Category

19th Century American Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Powder Sugar Shaker Silver by Durgin, circa 1900
Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Powder Sugar Shaker Silver by Durgin, circa 1900

Sterling Silver and Cut-Glass Powder Sugar Shaker Silver by Durgin, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

This elegant power sugar shaker is a beautiful addition to any table or tray, the silver by Durgin

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver

Antique French Sterling Silver & Cut & Engraved Crystal Sugar Shaker Caster
Antique French Sterling Silver & Cut & Engraved Crystal Sugar Shaker Caster

Antique French Sterling Silver & Cut & Engraved Crystal Sugar Shaker Caster

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Belle Époque era French sterling silver sugar shaker, caster or muffineer. The caster features a

Category

1880s Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Sterling Silver, Cut and Engraved Crystal Sugar Shaker Caster
Antique French Sterling Silver, Cut and Engraved Crystal Sugar Shaker Caster

Antique French Sterling Silver, Cut and Engraved Crystal Sugar Shaker Caster

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Belle Époque era French sterling silver sugar shaker, caster or muffineer. The caster features a

Category

1880s Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Lighthouse Shaped Silver Sugar Casters, 1914
Pair of Lighthouse Shaped Silver Sugar Casters, 1914

Pair of Lighthouse Shaped Silver Sugar Casters, 1914

By Nathan & Hayes

Located in London, GB

Unusual pair of sugar casters by Nathan and Hayes of Chester These sugar shakers open by way of a

Category

1910s English Queen Anne Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Cruet Glass Condiment Caddy
19th Century Cruet Glass Condiment Caddy

19th Century Cruet Glass Condiment Caddy

Located in Richmond, VA

Late 19th century electroplated nickel silver caddy with two cut-glass cruets with stoppers, sugar

Category

19th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Nickel

George 11 Silver and Glass Warwick Cruet, 1743-1752
George 11 Silver and Glass Warwick Cruet, 1743-1752

George 11 Silver and Glass Warwick Cruet, 1743-1752

By Samuel Wood

Located in London, GB

casters and this style of framed cruet, The main frame was made by him in 1751, the sugar shaker has his

Category

1750s English George II Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver

Magnificent Solid Silver Sterling Victorian Pair Sugar Casters Shakers 910g
Magnificent Solid Silver Sterling Victorian Pair Sugar Casters Shakers 910g

Magnificent Solid Silver Sterling Victorian Pair Sugar Casters Shakers 910g

By William Comyns

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Victorian solid silver sterling heavy pair sugar casters shakers Silversmith

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sugar Shaker

Materials

Silver

Shreve Co. Sterling and Hawkes Glass Syrup Pitcher and Sugar Shaker, circa 1900
Shreve Co. Sterling and Hawkes Glass Syrup Pitcher and Sugar Shaker, circa 1900

Shreve Co. Sterling and Hawkes Glass Syrup Pitcher and Sugar Shaker, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

A rare pair they usually get split up and also they were sold separately so its nice to get them as a pair. Hawkes cut the glass and it is beautiful and in combination with the silve...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Sugar Shaker

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Antique Sugar Shaker For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique sugar shaker you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every antique sugar shaker was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique sugar shaker — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique sugar shaker, designed in the Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique sugar shaker that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Jensen, Bilston Battersea and Howard & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Sugar Shaker?

Prices for an antique sugar shaker can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $8,967, while the average can fetch as much as $716.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Sugar Shaker
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar shaker, also known as a sugar caster, is a container similar to a salt shaker but larger. While part of the name, a sugar shaker wasn’t designed exclusively for sugar and was often used to carry other spices and condiments. Find a selection of vintage containers on 1stDibs.