Silver sugar basin

A silver sugar basin that is embossed and chased with acanthus leaves. It stands on a base decorated with scrolls and paterae with four feet and has two scrolling handles. The interior is gilt. The item is hallmarked on the base.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4947
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Sugar basin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Richard Pearce & George Burrows
Vessels: Lady Katherine Barham
Date made: 1836-1837
People: Thomas Freeman
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Presented by Lois Harbord, 2010.
Measurements: Overall: 130 mm x 220 mm x 155 mm