Large sterling silver shaker with cobalt blue Bristol glass liner. Round form, raised on a stepped base; the body is of openwork panelled pierced design. There are two decorative Neoclassical medallions depicting urn vases; the body is further decorated with a scrolling garland that is etched to depict leaves and flowers.
The shaker could be used for salt or as a peppertree, but is large enough to be used as a sugar tower or muffineer.
Maker: J E Bushell
Assay office: Birmingham
Date letter: 1938
72.53 g / 2.33 t oz silver weight
127 g total weight
7.5 cm tall
4.5 cm diameter
Excellent vintage condition. Tiny ding to lid.
Large sterling silver shaker with cobalt blue Bristol glass liner. Round form, raised on a stepped base; the body is of openwork panelled pierced design. There are two decorative Neoclassical medallions depicting urn vases; the body is further decorated with a scrolling garland that is etched to depict leaves and flowers.
The shaker could be used for salt or as a peppertree, but is large enough to be used as a sugar tower or muffineer.
Maker: J E Bushell
Assay office: Birmingham
Date letter: 1938
72.53 g / 2.33 t oz silver weight
127 g total weight
7.5 cm tall
4.5 cm diameter
Excellent vintage condition. Tiny ding to lid.
