What's for sale?

This is a large, screw-top, pewter sugar caster or shaker in a hand-hammered finish. It was made in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, from English, leadless pewter and so is safe for food use.

It has is a simple, conical shape with rounded bottom. The top is a screw fit, with small, cross-shaped holes.

On the base the maker's mark reads: "craftsman sheffield pewter". This was the trademark used by the Sheffield manufacturer Viner's Limited between 1926 and 1939.

What condition is it in?

• Second-hand
• In good condition
• The screw top fits and works well
• There's a shallow dent half way up the body
• There's a creased dent above the bottom seam

What are the measurements?

• 15cm high
• 7 cm at widest point
• 225 grams

If you have questions or would like more detailed pictures, just send us an email to help@3bearscottage.co.uk.