Sugar Dish and Cover
Date1790-1805
Marked by
William G. Forbes
(1751 - 1840)
MediumSilver
DimensionsOH:8 3/4" OL:6 1/2" OW:4 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Lydia Joresco
Object number1988-475,2
DescriptionSugar dish and cover with raised, paneled oval urn-shaped body with concave shoulder and concave, stepped oval pedestal foot; tall, conforming concave lid with slightly domed platform and cast urn shaped finial soldered in place. Body and lid ornamented with wriggle-work concave swags and dots.InscribedEngraved monogram "CDB" in foliate script on one side, framed by crossed leafy branches tied with ribbon. Crossed branches with no monogram on the other side
MarkingsMarked in relief on outside of foot 1) "W.G.Forbes" in rectangle; 2) eagle's head in an oval; and 3) sheaf of wheat in rectangle
ProvenanceEx Coll: Mrs. Lydia Joresco, Chicago
1790-1805
ca.1785-1800
1787-1800
ca. 1797
1785-1797
ca. 1795
1824-1827
ca. 1800
ca. 1800
1761-1762
1739-1740