Vintage Drum Inn Cockington Silverplate Caster

Discovered at market in England, this exquisite vintage silverplate sugar caster carries with it the storied charm of the English countryside. Once gracing the tables of the Drum Inn—a beloved village pub nestled in Devonshire village of Cockington—it is a gleaming relic of a bygone era.

Designed in the 1930s by the legendary Sir Edwin Lutyens, The Drum Inn was envisioned as the beating heart of the village—a welcoming haven where locals and weary travelers alike could gather by the fire, swap stories over a pint, and linger over generous, home-cooked fare. With its honey-hued thatched roof, sturdy timber beams, and the kind of glowing hearth that could thaw even the dampest English afternoon, the inn feels as though it has stood for centuries, effortlessly woven into the fabric of its idyllic surroundings. Originally part of an ambitious plan to create an entirely new village, The Drum Inn became the sole completed structure before the project was abandoned, leaving it to stand alone—a testament to both architectural brilliance and the enduring charm of old-world England.

A piece of that history, this elegant sugar shaker was crafted by the esteemed Barker Brothers Silversmiths Ltd. of Birmingham—one of England’s most venerable silversmithing firms. Gracefully sloping and elegantly designed, it is a charming reminder of an era when even the simplest rituals—like a dusting of sugar—were steeped in elegance.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. 6.5"H x 3.25" in diameter.