Silver Sugar Bowl with Lid

Description:

Silver Sugar Bowl with Lid, Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, c. 1775, circular urn-form body mounted on a pedestal flaring to a circular plinth on a square base, domed circular cover with pineapple finial, beaded bands on cover bowl rim, pedestal, and plinth, the bowl with engraved with a shield-shaped reserve outlined with a bowknot, bellflowers, and leafy branches, centered with the initials "DES," and with two engraved inscriptions around the square base edge: "Presented to L.L.L. by D.S. Jr. Jan'y 1st 1875.," and "D. & E.S. Married 1780," maker's marks struck four times on bottom, (loss of two leaves on pineapple, minor wear),ht. 9 1/2 in., approx. 7 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200

a few small dimpled dents and light scratches around the bowl.


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