German Ornate Cutwork Sugar Basket Cobalt Liner 800 Silver 1860

Antique German 800 standard silver footed sugar basket with moving handle and cobalt blue glass liner. Body and foot have cutwork designs, featuring floral, scroll and grape patterns as well as cherubs with blank oval medallions and ribbons. The rest of the body is decorated with repousse foliate patterns, beaded rims and winged female figures. c. 1850-1870. This spectacular basket is 6" long, 4" wide and 3" tall, foot is 3 1/2" long, 3" wide and 2 1/2" tall, handle is 4 1/2" tall. It weighs (without the liner) 278.8 grams or 9 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.