George I Silver Muffineer by Charles Adam
$4,950.00
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Silver Muffineer
Charles Adam
Hallmarked London, 1714
This exceptional George I silver muffineer by renowned silversmith Charles Adam is a fine example of early 18th-century craftsmanship. The silver features a baluster form with an elegantly repoussé waistband and rests on an inset domed circular foot. Its high-domed, pierced lid is surmounted by a double ball finial, while the item is engraved with the distinguished coat of arms of the Earl of Harcourt.
Muffineers, like this one, were essential elements of a formal dining service by the early 18th century, especially during the dessert course. They are castors specially made to sprinkle sugar, nutmeg, ginger and other fine spices over delicacies. Silver gilt pieces were particularly popular for this purpose, elevating both the presentation and the flavor of the meal’s final offerings. This castor’s intricate details and noble provenance reflect the importance of such items in early Georgian dining traditions.
Charles Adam, apprenticed to Francis Archbold in 1682, became a free silversmith in 1689 and entered his own mark in 1703. Adam specialized in making casters. He trained Thomas Bamford, who later became the master of Samuel Wood and continued the tradition of caster-making.
8 1/4" high x 3 1/4" diameter
George I Silver Muffineer by Charles Adam
$4,950.00
Charles Adam
Hallmarked London, 1714
This exceptional George I silver muffineer by renowned silversmith Charles Adam is a fine example of early 18th-century craftsmanship. The silver features a baluster form with an elegantly repoussé waistband and rests on an inset domed circular foot. Its high-domed, pierced lid is surmounted by a double ball finial, while the item is engraved with the distinguished coat of arms of the Earl of Harcourt.
Muffineers, like this one, were essential elements of a formal dining service by the early 18th century, especially during the dessert course. They are castors specially made to sprinkle sugar, nutmeg, ginger and other fine spices over delicacies. Silver gilt pieces were particularly popular for this purpose, elevating both the presentation and the flavor of the meal’s final offerings. This castor’s intricate details and noble provenance reflect the importance of such items in early Georgian dining traditions.
Charles Adam, apprenticed to Francis Archbold in 1682, became a free silversmith in 1689 and entered his own mark in 1703. Adam specialized in making casters. He trained Thomas Bamford, who later became the master of Samuel Wood and continued the tradition of caster-making.
8 1/4" high x 3 1/4" diameter