| INDEX | ALL SILVER |
| DESCRIPTION | Large Antique English Georgian solid sterling silver swing handled sugar basket with bright-cut and engraved decoration, thread decorated borders and blank laurel leaf cartouches. Nice to see the lighter coloured line across the base. This was made by the assayer in 1800 taking his sample of metal. |
| SILVERSMITH | Solomon Hougham |
| DATE or HALLMARK | 1800 |
| ASSAY OFFICE | London |
| WEIGHT in GRAMS | 225 |
| LENGTH | 5 ½", 140mm |
| SILVER STANDARD | ·925 sterling silver |
| CONDITION | excellent, bright-cutting still crisp and even the handle hinges are still good |
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| SOLD |
| Price £348 |
| item number m7874 |
| Available Sugar Bowls |
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