An early to mid-20^th century Mexican silver covered sugar bowl, Mexico City circa 1930-50 by Sanborns (est. 1903)

of scalloped circular form upon a spreading circular base, the pull off lid of conforming shape surmounted by a flower finial. The base and lid with an embossed and flat chased band of flowers and leaves. Marked underneath only with a single mark reading Sanborns Mexico sterling with an owl and a numeral 5.

Diameter – 11.8 cm / 4.6 inches

Weight – 319 grams / 10.26 ozt