Silver Plated top Salt/Sugar Scuttle with Scoop - James Deakin & Sons Ltd

A lovely silver plated scuttle, with matching scoop, which stores neatly in the top. This would have been used for salt or sugar, at around the turn of the 20th century. It was made by James Deakin and Sons Limited in Sheffield, which dates it to sometime after 1897. Our guess would be it was around 1900, but it could be a little more recent.

The decoration features simple ribs around the back, bottom of the bowl, the base and the scoop. The top handle is a little more elaborate, with scroll shapes,

The marks on the base read 'EPBM' (Electroplated base metal), 'James Deakin and Sons Ld, Sheffield' and 'Made in England'. There are also hand scratched marks ME/R top and 2706, which refer to the particular craftsman and the pattern style. The scoop matches, but has no marks.

The condition is good for its age. There are some scratches, and discolouration in the base which suggests it was used for salt.

Scuttle

Weight - 195g/6.8oz
Length - 120mm
Width - 66mm
Height - 120mm

Scoop

Weight - 20g/0.7oz
Length - 73mm
Diameter - 24mm



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