Description

An antique silver bowl with extensive embossed decoration of flowers, leaves and scrolls. To the front is a rococo design cartouche – uninscribed. Superb quality and heavy gauge silver. No lid.

Weight 222g, 7.1 troy oz
Height 8.4cm. Diameter 10.5cm
London 1754
Maker Samuel Taylor
Sterling silver

Marks. Stamped underneath with a full set of clear and matching English silver hallmarks.

Literature. Small Antique Silver Sugar Bowls appeared c.1710 and the early examples often had covers. The octagonal shape is particularly prized.

This decorative silver bowl is in good condition. Excellent weight. Crisp decoration. This item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age.

Maker: Samuel Taylor

Samuel Taylor, London silversmith, apprenticed to John Newton, free 1744. 1st mark entered 1744 as largeworker. 2nd mark 1757. Taylor specialised in tea caddies and sugar bowls, like his master, and his mark is rarely found on any other genre.

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