A VICTORIAN SILVER SUGAR CASTER, by Edward John Haseler & Noble Haseler, London 1900, baluster form, the pierced cover with panels of geometric engraving and gadrooned bud finial, raised on a stepped circular foot. 17cm high, 6.1 troy ounces8012048Marks very lightly rubbed, well struck. Conforming marks to cover, lightly rubbed but legible. Stands upright, very minor wobble to foot. Very light surface marks and scratches commensurate with age and use

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