Antique Sterling Silver Lighthouse Sugar Caster Shaker; Up for sale is the British sterling silver lighthouse style sugar caster, dated likely early 19^th century or earlier. The caster with a filial on the top of the pierced lid features a cylindrical form. Two notches at the sides of the caster body are for the lid to settle and lock. Both the lid and the caster body have the hallmarks including a lion passant and other marks.

As a simplistic style, lighthouse sugar caster was originally introduced by French in the 17^th century. The casters were then developed to more rotund as styles adapted to the purpose and fashions of the time, including with time from Queen Anne sugar casters to vase sugar casters and to baluster sugar casters. Therefore, due to its earlier age, the lighthouse style sugar caster becomes more valuable and rare to find.

Measures: 6 ½” high (from bottom to filial) x 2 ½” (base diameter); Weight, 5.1 oz (144 grams). Condition: Good and clean, with mild dents scattered to different regions as shown in the photos.

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Return: We try our best to describe the posted items precisely and accurately, pointing out any imperfections. We generally, therefore, do not accept the return, unless the photos posted do not match the items or the items are damaged in shipping. Upon receiving the damaged item, the buyer must keep the original packaging and condition and contact us within 24 hours of delivery.

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