An early twentieth century silver twin-handled sugar bowl & matching cream jug.
An early twentieth century silver twin-handled sugar bowl and matching cream jug, each of circular form with engraved ribbon and garlands between reeded borders and flat top curved handles, both raised upon four foliate mounted stylised paw feet. Hallmarked William Aitken, Birmingham 1915 & 1917. Height of sugar bowl measures 2 7/8 inches (7.5 cm), gross weight 8.7 ozt (270.5 grams). In overall good condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Remnants of pepper on both pieces. Maker's mark is rubbed on the cream jug, other hallmarks clear and legible.
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An early twentieth century silver twin-handled sugar bowl and matching cream jug, each of circular form with engraved ribbon and garlands between reeded borders and flat top curved handles, both raised upon four foliate mounted stylised paw feet. Hallmarked William Aitken, Birmingham 1915 & 1917. Height of sugar bowl measures 2 7/8 inches (7.5 cm), gross weight 8.7 ozt (270.5 grams). In overall good condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Remnants of pepper on both pieces. Maker's mark is rubbed on the cream jug, other hallmarks clear and legible.