A George III sterling silver sugar basket, London 1808 by John Edwards

Of campana form with a gadrooned rim upon a pedestal circular foot. Part-fluted lower section with a pierced upper section with embossed acanthus leaves below arches. Opposable swing gadrooned handle with a vacant rectangular cartouche to the centre. Fitted with a removable blue glass liner. Fully marked to foot edge.

Height – 20.2 cm / 8 inches

Weight – 301 grams / 9.68 ozt