A George III silver sugar caster, Charles Hougham, London 17...

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£80

A George III silver sugar caster, Charles Hougham, London 1785, of typical baluster form on pedestal foot with pierced pull off cover and flame finial, embossed and engraved with floral and foliate decoration, vacant cartouche, 15cm high, weight 2.64ozt

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CR; Moderate denting to the body, perticularely concentrated around the waist. Moderate scratching and wear throughout, and some wear to the engraved and embossed detail, though it is largely in good order. No piercing, splitting or repair. Base in good order, some minor denting, general scratching and wear, and some loss of definition to the detail, but no splitting, thinning or repair. Head in good order, general scratching and wear throughout, moderate loss of detail to the engraved detail, but no splitting or repair. aker's mark to underside of foot heavily worn, but all other marks are legible. The caster sits flat on a level surface.