A very good, large attractive George III silver sugar
basket.
The shaped oblong body is engraved with
leaves and scrolls, with the head of a cherub at each end.
The inside is gilded, with fine bands of engraving around
the border.
It has a shaped thread handle, and
stands on a shaped engraved pedestal base.
Although this was originally made as a sugar
basket, it can be used today on the table for chocolates,
small cookies or candies.
Made in 1796 by
Michael Plummer of London.
Overall length: 6
inches (15.5 cm)
Height to top of handle: 7 inches
(17.5 cm)
Weight: 10 oz (310 g)
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