Victorian | Sterling Silver sugar basket with pierced decoration, bead edge and blue glass liner | Sheffield 1850 Clematis Approx 8 cms (3 1/4")

Approx 8 cms (3 1/4") long

great for someone who wants the effect within their collection - but not the price of an Ivory or Bone example

ripe figs and peaches was inspired by Titania’s words in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The Glass near the top is quite thick and tapers to thinner quite pronounced near the top [the lying down picture shows this effect best] - almost a stepped effect

Victorian | Sterling Silver sugar basket with pierced decoration, bead edge and blue glass liner | Sheffield 1850 Clematis Approx 8 cms (3 1/4")Victorian era Sterling Silver sugar basket with pierced decoration, hand engraving, beaded edge and blue glass liner Assay: Sheffield 1850 Maker: Hawkesworth Ayre and Co Monogramme or Crest: none Weight: approx 148 grams [without liner] Approx 18cms (7") tall when handle up Approx 12. 8cms (5") at hinge of handle Approx 10. 5cms (4 1 8") diameter In excellent condition