Up until the middle of the 17th Century, sugar was kept in sugar boxes, the precursor to the more commonly known sugar bowl. However during the 1660’s sugar became much more widely used in the making of foods and also started to be shaken over foods to sweeten them. With this use in mind the first casters, intended for sugar and not pepper, were produced in England. Early examples are rare and highly sought after, as are sets of casters, and interesting designs.
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1895 by Thomas Hayes, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, stands on a square pedestal base, and features reed borders throughout. The sugar caster measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 3"(7.5cm) in diameter and weighs 6 troy ounces.
£295
Hallmarked in London in 1934 by Wilson & Sharp, this stylish, Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, is in the Art Deco taste. The sugar caster measures 5.25"(13.5cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) in diameter, and weighs 7.2 troy ounces.
£425
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1927 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, is a good reproduction of a George III design. The sugar caster measures 8"(20.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) in diameter, and weighs 10.9 troy ounces.
£465
Hallmarked in London in 1894 by William Hutton & Sons, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, is in the traditional 'Lighthouse' form. The sugar caster measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) in diameter, and weighs 9.6 troy ounces.
£565
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, features elaborate chased decoration throughout. The sugar caster measures 7.75"(19.5cm) tall, by 3.25"(8cm) in diameter, and weighs 7.7 troy ounces.
£595
Hallmarked in Chester in 1931 by Jay, Richard Attenborough & Co. Ltd., this charming, Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, is of traditional form, and features gadroon borders and a pull of lid. The sugar caster measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) in diameter, and weighs 11 troy ounces.
£595
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by John & William Deakin, this oversized, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, features chased decoration to the body. The sugar caster measures 11"(28cm) tall and weighs 15 troy ounces.
£975
Hallmarked in London in 1908 & 1911 by J. Parkes & Co., this handsome pair of Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Casters, are faithful reproductions of the traditional George III style. Each sugar caster measures 8.75"(22cm) tall, by 3.25"(8.5cm) in diameter, and the pair weighs an extraordinary 30.9 troy ounces.
£1,475
Hallmarked in London in 1975 by Gerald Benney, this handsome, Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, has a bark effect finish to the bottom section, and a polished top. The sugar caster measures 6.5”(16cm) tall, by 2”(5cm) in diameter and weighs 9.3 troy ounces.
£1,975
Hallmarked in London in 1935 by L. A. Crichton, this very handsome pair of Brittania Standard Silver Sugar Casters, are a reproduction of a George I style. Each sugar caster measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 2.5"(6.5cm) wide, by 2.5"(6.5cm) deep, and the pair together weigh 26.2 troy ounces.
£2,275
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Gilbert Marks, this stunning, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, is in the Arts & Crafts taste, wonderfully chased with sunflowers to the body and flowers to the base. The caster is Signed and dated 'Gilbert Marks 1899' on the foot, and the lid is pierced with plant detailing. The sugar caster measures 9"(23cm) tall, 3.25"(8cm) in diameter, and weighs 12.5 troy ounces.
£8,975