28/10/2026
An exceptional and substantial antique English sterling silver sugar basket, made by the esteemed silversmithing partnership of Peter and Ann Bateman for London, fully hallmarked, dating to circa 1795.
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The sugar bowl, with a slender reeded swing handle, is of navette (boat) form and stands on an oval pedestal base, the interior retaining its original fully gilded surface. The decoration is particularly fine with detailed engine turned vermicelli style wriggle work around the body, and further crisp engine turned banding below and to the base, all typical of the Georgian era.
The underside is hallmarked as follows:
Date letter: (u) for 1795
Assay office: London
Maker's mark: PB over AB for Peter and Ann Bateman (also to handle)
Silver grade: Lion passant mark for 925/1000 sterling silver (also to handle)
Also stamped with Monarch's Head indicating duty paid.
Dimensions:
Height (handle up): 17.8 cm or 7 inches
Length: 16.6 cm or 6 1/2 inches
Weight: 213.4 grams or 6.86 ozt