{"product_id":"french-sterling-silver-crystal-sugar-shaker-or-caster","title":"French Sterling Silver Crystal Sugar Shaker or Caster","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eAn antique sterling silver and cut-glass French muffineer, sugar shaker, or castor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eThe sterling silver top features a beautifully pierced domed lid resting on a matching silver collar, creating both refinement and practicality in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eCrafted by the esteemed Parisian silversmiths Lagarde \u0026amp; Fortin of 5 Rue Froissart, C 1920. The piece bears the French Minerva hallmark for .950 silver purity along with the maker’s mark for Lagarde \u0026amp; Fortin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eKnown in France as a saupoudreuse, these elegant table accessories are referred to in America as sugar sifters or dusters. Whether serving French madeleines, berries, or a leisurely breakfast of French toast, it offers a wonderfully elegant way to dust powdered sugar — or even cinnamon — with effortless style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHallmarks \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eFrench, C 1920.  From a Parisian estate.  Crafted by the esteemed Parisian silversmiths Lagarde \u0026amp; Fortin of 5 Rue Froissart, C 1920. The piece bears the French Minerva hallmark for .950 silver purity along with the maker’s mark for Lagarde \u0026amp; Fortin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver \u0026amp; crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e  7 1\/4\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e   2 7\/8\" at widest point \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12611\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eCondition is very good overall, showing only minor surface scratches\u003cbr\u003econsistent with age and use. There is some wear to the gilt interior of the lid, along with light scuffing where the lid fits over the silver collar, all noted for accuracy and consistent with a well-cared-for antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e1-2 days packing time, ships via Priority Mail  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eComplimentary shipping within the United States \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eReduced International Rates available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"43 Chesapeake Court Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45403833696303,"sku":null,"price":4970.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0231\/6802\/4623\/files\/silver_sugar_castor.jpg?v=1780245168","url":"https:\/\/www.43chesapeakecourt.com\/en-hk\/products\/french-sterling-silver-crystal-sugar-shaker-or-caster","provider":"43 Chesapeake Court","version":"1.0","type":"link"}