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Lot 541 · Silver, Plate and Corkscrews

Mark of John Delmester, London, 1758

A George II Silver Sugar Caster

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Estimate
£150–£200 hammer ≈ $265–$354
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Silver, Plate and Corkscrews , London (South Kensington) · 1 November 2005
Dimensions
Height 6 in.(15.2 cm), ALSO a George III punch ladle (a/f), by Thomas Morley,1784/5, 5 oz. (2)
Record ID
TB-2026-5758316
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George II Silver Sugar Caster, MARK OF JOHN DELMESTER, LONDON, 1758. Christie's, 1 Nov 2005, lot 541. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5758316.

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From the same sale Silver, Plate and Corkscrews · Nov 2005

LotArtistEstimateResult
A French Le Desire Corkscrew A FRENCH LE DESIRE CORKSCREW £200–£400
Richard William Bradnocks 1883 Patent A BRADNOCKS MAGIC TWIST £600–£800
Mark of J.gloster, Sheffield, 1894 A VICTORIAN 3-PIECE SILVER BACHELOR'S TEASET £150–£200
Mark of H.lambert, London, 1904 An Edwardian Silver Kettle On Stand £250–£350
Mark of Messrs.barnard, London, 1848 A VICTORIAN SILVER HOT MILK JUG £150–£200
Mark of Mappin & Webb, London, 1946 A SILVER CREAM JUG & SUGAR CASTER (CASED) WITH CIRCULAR DISH EN SUITE £300–£500

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A George II Silver Sugar Caster maker's mark 'I.?' London 1722 $367 Bonhams, Aug 2013
A George II Silver Sugar Caster by Francis Turner, London 1722 Bonhams, Dec 2018
A George III Silver Teapot By Alexander Edmonston, Edinburgh, 1784, incuse duty mark Bonhams, May 2023
A George II Silver Sugar Caster maker's mark unclear, London 1724 Bonhams, Mar 2019
A George III Silver Coffee Pot Thomas Freeman & John Marshall, London 1764 Bonhams, Mar 2022
A George III Silver Teapot Samuel & Edward Davenport, London 1794 Bonhams, Apr 2023
A George III Silver Teapot By Thomas Watson, Newcastle 1809 Bonhams, May 2023
A George III Silver Coffee Pot maker unclear, London 1755 Bonhams, Oct 2021

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