Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl - Antique George II (1732)

This exceptional antique George II sterling silver bowl has a plain circular shaped form, in a classis English form.

The panelled surface of this fine antique silver sugar bowl is plain and embellished with the contemporary engraved initials 'AL'.

The flared upper rim of the bowl is embellished with flat engraved foliate decoration; this is a classic style for the period.

The sterling silver sugar bowl is supported by a circular collet style foot.

The underside of this antique bowl retains the original silversmith's centre punch mark and scratch weight.

This exceptional bowl is the finest example of its type you could hope to acquire.

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Maker: Benjamin Godfrey

Date: 1732

This antique 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 maker's mark has been overstruck.

The hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silver teaware.

Diameter 11.6cm/4.57"

Height 5.3cm/2.09"

6.0 troy ounces/185.7g