An early George II sterling silver covered sugar bowl, London 1728 by John Gamon (reg. 22nd March 1727)

An early George II sterling silver covered sugar bowl, London 1728 by John Gamon (reg. 22^nd March 1727)

Of hemispherical form upon a spreading circular foot, the rim with an incised line. The pull off reversible lid with central spreading foot, incised line to edge. Fully marked underneath and to inside of lid.

Diameter – 10 cm / 4 inches

Weight – 193 grams / 6.21 ozt

Collection of Anthony Aston Smith (1929-2010), bought from Christie's, 3 April 1963, £30 (described as an Easter egg)