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Up for a 5 Day Auction is this Lovely Sugar Castor.
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It was made by Yeoman Plate. They are/were located in Sawbridgeworth, Herfordshire, England. I have not been able to get information on the maker.
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The base reads Yeoman Plate, EPNS, Made in England.
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EPNS is electroplated Nickel Silver. Nickel silver is a copper alloy with nickel and often zinc. Usually it is brass, plated with nickel and then with silver.
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The height is just under 6 inches. The diameter of the base is 3 and a half inches.
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I love this piece, particularly the whimsical cutwork on the cap.
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The odd thing for me has always been that the top does not screw on. It eases on and down and if done properly, stays on well.
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There is corosion on the lower inside which should be cleaned up if you plan to use it.
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It needs a good polish... but not too often. A polish cloth is a good thing to have for periodic buffing.
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There is a medium sized ding on the last curve down to the base.
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It's a great conversation piece.
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Happy Bidding!