A sterling silver sugar caster/muffineer.
Cylindrical form on stepped, round base.
Detachable lid with bayonet lock which
beautifully decorated with pierced figural holes,
and decorated with finial.
Engraved with a goat bust and three medieval crosses.
A Major-General Sir William Crossman (June 30, 1830 - April 19, 1901)
family coat of arms, please see and inspect all the photos.
Not monogrammed.
Hallmarked to lid and over crest:
makers initials "J.W" over "F.C.W"
for James Wakely and Frank Clarke Wheeler into trefoil;
"Lion Passant" for British sterling silver;
"Leopard Head" for city of London;
date letter "P" for 1890;
Pictures will tell you more.
Approx.: Height (w/finial): 6-3/8in. (155mm.)
Diameter (cylinder): 2in. (50mm.)
Base Diameter: 2-7/8in. (73mm.)
Weight: 5.66 troy oz. (175.9 gr.)
Thick-walled, heavy for it size.
Spots you are seeing on the photos,
are reflections of a camera and other objects.
Clean, free of dings, dents and blemishes.
Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent.
p.s. International Shipping:
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