This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver vase has a bell-shaped form onto a circular spreading pedestal foot and square base.
The body of the antique silver vase is embellished with impressive bright cut engraved garland decoration, incorporating a shield shaped cartouche to one side.
The cartouche is encompassed with a fabric swag style border and ornamented with the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'TR'.
The rim of the body is further ornamented with an applied reed decorated border.
This Newcasatle silver sugar vase retains the original hallmarked domed push fit cover, embellished with a bright cut engraved decorated border.
The cover is surmounted with an exceptional cast and applied finial, modelled in the form of a griffin rampant
The vessel is supported by a plain waisted pedestal and square base, each ornamented with further engraved decoration.
This exceptional Georgian sugar vase, crafted by the renowned Newcastle silversmiths John Langlands I & John Robertson I, is an unusual and rare example to locate from this provincial city.
The antique sterling silver sugar vase combines functional tableware design with traditional silversmithing craftsmanship, resulting in an object of both decorative and historical value. The sterling silver construction provides durability, reflective surface quality and long-term material stability, while the vase form reflects the formal dining customs of its period. As either a utilitarian serving piece or display object, it contributes refinement, historical character and visual sophistication to an interior setting. Its collectible nature and enduring material quality also make it a suitable commemorative gift for weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings and other significant occasions.
Date: Circa 1785
