$1,080
Silver Sugar Bowl with Lid, Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, c. 1775, circular urn-form body mounted on a pedestal flaring to a circular plinth on a square base, domed circular cover with pineapple finial, beaded bands on cover bowl rim, pedestal, and plinth, the bowl with engraved with a shield-shaped reserve outlined with a bowknot, bellflowers, and leafy branches, centered with the initials "DES," and with two engraved inscriptions around the square base edge: "Presented to L.L.L. by D.S. Jr. Jan'y 1st 1875.," and "D. & E.S. Married 1780," maker's marks struck four times on bottom, (loss of two leaves on pineapple, minor wear), ht. 9 1/2 in., approx. 7 troy oz.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-03-03
