Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl - Antique Victorian (1840)

This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian silver sugar bowl, in sterling standard, has a compressed circular rounded form.

The incurved body of this antique silver sugar bowl is embellished with impressive chased scrolling leaf decoration.

One side of the bowl is embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a talbot's head collared.

The upper rim is encompassed with a chased leaf decorated border.

This Victorian sterling silver bowl is fitted with two exceptional chased decorated C scroll handles with further scrolling leaf decoration enveloping the sockets and a floral motif to each handpiece.

The bowl is supported by a circular spreading foot ornamented with chased floral and foliate decoration.

This exceptional English silver sugar bowl retains the original gilded interior.

Maker: William Hewitt

This antique Victorian silver sugar bowl is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the bowl are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique sugar bowl.

Length across handles 21.9cm/8.62"

Diameter of body 14.8cm/5.83"

Height 12.4cm/4.88"

14.6 troy ounces/452.9g