James Dixon & Sons Sugar scoop & holder- need information -

[mothermarysanto]

Hello,

I am trying to help someone with this very old James Dixon & sons sugar scoop and dish/holder. Trying to get some information and possible date on it. Any help would be great. Please follow link below to photobucket to see pictures:

http://photobucket.com/Jamesdixonsonssugar

[Sylvacant]

Very pretty sugar scuttle, Electro Plated Brittania Metal. Not sure on date !, but Dixon is well documented. .. . Alan

[mothermarysanto]

I noticed that this was made in Sydney. Only things I have seen have been made in England. Not sure if it is plated or not. Believe it has the sterling marker.

Thanks

[oel]

Hi,
Not sterling but electro plated like said by Sylvacant; E.P.B.M. for Electro Plated Brittania Metal.
Please see: http://www.925-1000.com/silverplate_D.html
And see remark about ‘bugle’; the bugle mark first used in 1879
James Dixon & Sons ceased production in 1992
A. Saunders could be a retailer for James Dixon & Sons in Sydney
Sugar scoop in the form of a coal scuttle, made around 2nd quarter of the 20th century.

Regards,

Oel

[silverly]

I don't if this helps narrow anything down for you, but A Saunders jeweler is listed in business directories on George Street in Sydney between 1884 and 1929. In 1930 the business name changed to A Saunders Ltd.

[mothermarysanto]

Thank you all. That is all excellent information. And good thinking on the Saunders history