Charming sugar caster in cut glass, set wit ha silver plated collar and sifter lid, of a traditional shape; vintage English 1930s.
Condition: minor surface wear
Size: Height: 19 cm Diameter: 7.5 cm
Style note — technically Traditional or Retro style refers to a new item that imitates any old style and design. Homewares, products in such style were produced from around the 1970s onward. Retro designed items often have a mix of decorative elements from several different styles that were popular in the past.
Facts of Lavish History is cool. Tea drinking in Britain was initially limited due to it’s high cost. Instead, coffee and chocolate dominated the market — hence the immense popularity of London coffee houses.