£600 - £950
A George II sterling silver sugar caster, hallmarked London, 1759. This elegant piece features a classic baluster-shaped body resting on a spreading circular foot. The detachable high-domed cover is finely hand-pierced with diaper and foliate patterns, surmounted by a cast bell-shaped finial. The hallmarks are struck to the underside of the base, showing authentic 18th-century wear.
Maker: Attributed to Samuel Wood or similar London specialist
Origin: London, UK
Material: Sterling Silver (.925)
Period: George II (1759)
Dimensions: 13cm (Height) x 5.2cm (Base Diameter)
Weight: 89g
Condition: Good antique condition; piercing remains intact, light surface bruising consistent with 260+ years of use.
Auctioneer's Note: George II silver remains a blue-chip investment for collectors; the 1759 date makes this a desirable piece of mid-18th-century domestic history.
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