Silver Plate Sugar Scuttle with Scoop Mid Century Victorian Style Tea Table Server

This silver plate sugar scuttle with scoop is an unmarked mid century tea table server modeled after the larger coal scuttles once used beside fireplaces.

The small pedestal form, two side handles, raised top handle, shaped open front, and matching miniature scoop give it the Victorian style look that made these sugar servers popular for serving cubes at the tea or dining table.

Details

• Item: Silver plate sugar scuttle with matching scoop
• Item Type: Sugar scuttle, also called a sugar hod
• Era: Mid 20th century, approximate. Exact age is not confirmed from photos.
• Materials: Silver plated metal
• Color: Silver tone with dark tarnish and areas of warm aged coloration
• Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark
• Pattern or Model: Not confirmed from photos
• Style: Victorian style coal scuttle form with pedestal base and applied handles
• Dimensions: Scuttle approximately 5 inches tall, 4 inches long, and 3 inches wide. Scoop approximately 3 inches wide as measured by the owner.
• Special Features: Matching small sugar scoop, pedestal foot, two side handles, raised top handle, and decorative edging

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: The scuttle and matching scoop are complete and intact with noticeable surface wear and tarnish.
• The matching scoop is present. Complete examples are especially useful for displaying or serving because the small shovel shaped utensil is part of the original form.
• No gouges were found during the owner's inspection. The body, handles, rim, and pedestal base appear intact in the supplied photos.

Issues / Wear

• There is substantial tarnish and dark oxidation across the exterior and interior. The interior shows especially noticeable darkening and uneven aged coloration.
• Surface scratches and handling marks are visible on the plated finish. The piece has not been polished for the listing and could be cleaned if the next owner prefers a brighter silver appearance.

Collector's Notes

Sugar scuttles copied the shape of household coal scuttles on a much smaller scale. The familiar form became a decorative way to serve sugar cubes at the table.

This type of silver plate tableware fits naturally with tea service collections, Victorian inspired table settings, and collections of unusual serving pieces.

This example still has its matching miniature scoop. That small companion piece gives the set its complete coal scuttle look and makes the original purpose easy to recognize.

The darkened silver finish gives you a choice. Leave the tarnish as found or polish it if a brighter table setting is more your style.

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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.

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