Casters
Casters
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1751
Samuel Wood
8314 Set of 3 George II Silver Casters
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An excellent quality set of 3 antique sterling silver castors of baluster form. Classic plain style. The removable tops have pierced foliate scroll-work and spiral fluting. Each caster has a hand engraved coat of arms within a rococo cartouche. Very heavy gauge silver. Weight 1263 grams, 40.6 troy ounces. Tall castor – height 22 cms. Pair of smaller castors – height 18.25 cms. London 1751. Maker Samuel Wood, well known for his silver casters.
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1761 - 1764
John Delmester
10390 George III Antique Silver Warwick Cruet
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A handsome antique silver cruet set with a matching set of 3 silver casters and 2 silver topped and faceted crystal oil and vinegar bottles. The cinquefoil frame has 4 shell feet and a shaped decorative cartouche containing a hand engraved armorial. An unusual feature is that one small caster has been fitted with a plain inner sleeve; this is known as a “blind caster” which is the earliest form of mustard pot. Total weight of silver 1498 grams, 48.1 troy ounces. Caster height 19.5 and 16 cm, bottle height 18.3 cm, each with a matching hand engraved crest. Casters London 1764, frame London 1761. Maker John Delmester.
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1768
William Grundy
9476 George III Silver Sugar Vases
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A fine pair of antique sterling silver sugar casters with side handles. Plain style with gadroon borders. To the front each has a hand engraved armorial with a boar crest. Weight 951 grams, 30.5 troy ounces. Height 25cm (caster), 17.5cm (vase). London 1768. Maker William Grundy.
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1788
Charles Hougham
9543 George III Silver Pepper Shakers
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An elegant pair of antique sterling silver peppers of tall vase shape with pierced detachable tops. Good colour. Uninscribed. Weight (pair) 276 grams, 8.8 troy ounces. Height 16.5cm. London 1788. Made by Charles Hougham.
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1850
George John Richards
8196 Victorian Silver Owl Castor
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An unusual novelty piece of antique sterling silver in the form of an owl with a detachable head and glass eyes. This delightful sugar castor is beautifully modelled and engraved, the quality is very realistic. Weight 123 grams, 3.9 troy ounces. Height 11 cms. London 1850. Maker George Richards.
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Circa 1860
7206 Antique Dutch Silver Caster
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A very charming antique silver sugar castor of vase shape with classical roundels, swags, face mounts and a pineapple finial. Very heavy quality – sits well in the hand. The top is not detachable, the sugar is filled from underneath and would originally have had a cork (supplied). Weight 181 grams, 5.8 troy ounces. Height 16 cm. Marked underneath with the Dutch dolphin duty mark*. Circa 1860.
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1901
Charles Stuart Harris
9962 Antique Silver Castor
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An early 20th century silver muffineer in the traditional lighthouse design with a bayonet fitting, typical of the late 17th century. Britannia standard silver*. Neat size. Weight 100 grams, 3.2 troy ounces. Height 14.5cm. London 1901. Maker Charles Stuart Harris.
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1902
Daniel & John Welby
9157 Antique Silver Sugar Castor
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An early 20th century silver muffineer in the classic baluster style popular from the early 1700 period. Britannia standard silver*. Large size. Lovely plain style. The top has a bayonet fitting and has two panels of pretty piercing. Weight 396 grams, 12.7 troy ounces. Height 20.5 cms. London 1902. Maker D & J Wellby.
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1926
Crichton Brothers
9218 Antique Silver Castor
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A fine quality sterling silver sugar castor in the George II Huguenot style. Cast silver. The chased detail is superb. The pierced pull off top is engraved with face masks and baskets of flowers. The body has dolphin supports, ribbon and reed borders, and shell motifs. Weight 410 grams, 13.1 troy ounces. Height 18 cms. London 1926. Maker Crichton Brothers who specialised in fine quality copies of early English silver.
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