Antique English Sterling Silver Lighthouse Style Sugar Caster

Name: Antique English Sterling Silver Lighthouse Style Sugar Caster
Brand: E & N Speak
Price: 2246.22 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver lighthouse style caster, part of our silverware collection. This magnificent and large antique George V English sterling silver sugar caster has a cylindrical form onto a domed spreading circular foot. The body of this impressive antique silver sugar caster is encircled with a plain girdle. The caster is fitted with the original hallmarked detachable bayonet style cover embellished with pierced and engraved stylized floral ornamentation accented with leaf textures. The domed upper portion of the cover is embellished with pierced and engraved circular diaper work. The cover is surmounted with an impressive circular fluted tiered shaped finial, accented with applied lobed ornamentation in junction with the cover. The domed circular foot of the caster is encircled with further embossed decoration, matching the style to the finial. This magnificent antique sterling silver sugar caster is the largest example of its type you could hope to acquire. Condition This antique caster is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The caster has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the rim of the cover are very clear. Dimensions Diameter of cover 10 cm/3.9", diameter of foot 10.9 cm/4.3", height to top of finial 25.3 cm/10". Weight 23.9 troy ounces/744g. Maker: E & N speak. Date: 1929. Origin: Birmingham, England. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.

Creator:

E & N Speak (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 9.97 in (25.3 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)

Style:

Georgian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Silver,Sterling Silver

Place of Origin:

United Kingdom

Period:

1920-1929