{"product_id":"rare-antique-queen-anne-britannia-silver-sugar-caster-charles-adam-london-1707","title":"Rare Antique Queen Anne Britannia Silver Sugar Caster Charles Adam London 1707","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTEM SPECIFICS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem: Antique silver sugar caster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Queen Anne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1707\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Charles Adam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office: London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Standard: Britannia standard silver, 958 fineness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Solid silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 183 grams \/ 5.88 troy ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLid: Ornately pierced bayonet-fitting lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraving: Original owner’s initials, “C” over “W*S”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful and particularly rare Queen Anne Britannia-standard solid silver sugar caster by the renowned specialist caster maker Charles Adam, hallmarked in London in 1707.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis impressive early caster features an ornately pierced lid with a secure bayonet fitting. The body has an elegant period form and is beautifully decorated around the base, demonstrating the quality of early 18th-century English silversmithing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe caster has retained a particularly pleasing colour and weighs a substantial 183 grams, equivalent to approximately 5.88 troy ounces. The hallmarks are well defined and legible, with only a small amount of rubbing to the Britannia mark. The remaining marks are particularly clear for a piece more than 300 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside of the base bears the original owner’s engraved initials, arranged as “C” above “W*S”, adding further character and provenance to this exceptional piece of Queen Anne silverware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally in very good condition, with surface wear and minor marks commensurate with its considerable age. There is one small dent to the base, which could potentially be restored by a professional silversmith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bayonet-fitting lid attaches securely to the body and has a pleasing, close fit. The pierced decoration remains attractive and well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the item’s condition. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Hand Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52356318462168,"sku":"p12","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/6755\/6568\/files\/5292a07f-c63a-4dca-8f5f-20b3616feb03.jpg?v=1788427548","url":"https:\/\/second-hand-jewellery.com\/products\/rare-antique-queen-anne-britannia-silver-sugar-caster-charles-adam-london-1707","provider":"Second Hand Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}