A MINIATURE SUGAR CASTER, BENJAMINE PYNE LONDON C.1690. An e...

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£340

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A MINIATURE SUGAR CASTER, BENJAMINE PYNE LONDON C.1690. An early silver toy version of a William III lighthouse sugar caster.  The top has cut card decoration and the body is engraved with a crest, a talbot's head erased.

5.5 cm.
15 g. / 0.5 ozt.

PROVENANCE: The Dr. Christopher Morris Collection, Shropshire

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The caster is in good order, no repairs and no damage save for a small (2 mm) crack to the base ring. There are some small dents as can be seen in the photos. The engraving is clear and the lid fits properly.

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Auction Date: 28th Jun 2023 at 10:30am

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Sale Dates:
28th Jun 2023 10:30am (Lots 1 to 148)