Sugar basin
Robert Hennell (1826-1892)
Category
Silver
Date
1778
Materials
Silver and glass
Measurements
142 mm (Height) x 120 mm (Depth); 8.5 oz (Wt)
Place of origin
London
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Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 814309
Summary
Vase-shaped sugar basin of silver wire construction embellished with swags, tassels, paterae and palmette ovals, raised on splayed circular foot. Hinged twisted rope handle and oval cartouche engraved with coat of arms. Blue glass liner.
Provenance
Dudmaston collection.
Marks and inscriptions
London hallmark; date letter; maker's mark RH and standard marks.
Makers and roles
Robert Hennell (1826-1892), maker