Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box - Antique Victorian (1882)

This magnificent and large, rare antique silver sugar box have been realistically modelled in form of cockerel.

The box has been embellished with fine embossed and chased details reproducing the cockerel's plumage and anatomical features.

This exceptional antique silver box is fitted with the original cast silver push fit head/cover, further ornamented with the original bead eyes.

Such examples modelled in the form of a cockerel and of this large size are rare and a scarcity to the market.

This magnificent silver cockerel sugar box is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

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Date: 1882

This large sterling silver cockerel box is an magnificent gauge of silver, magnificent quality and in magnificent condition.

Full hallmarks to the body of the box, in addition to part hallmarks to the surface and sleeve of the cover are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silverware.

Length 22.8cm/8.98"

Width 15.7cm/6.18"

Height 35.6cm/14.02"

37.0 troy ounces/1152.2g