Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl, Cobalt Blue Glass, Ornate Reticulated coat of arms The base of the cross

The base of the cross with the initials of the carver

the firm was founded in 1877 and was appointed the title of Royal Bavarian Court Suppliers in 1896

the glass is a lovely golden yellow/topaz hue with iridescent finish displaying silver and purple tones depending on the lighting

Opening to reveal a mirror and hinged lid with empty powder well

Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl, Cobalt Blue Glass, Ornate Reticulated coat of arms The base of the crossAntique Belle Epoque era French sterling silver sugar bowl with cobalt blue glass insert. Featuring a reticulated sterling silver framework decorated with stylized acanthus and arabesques. The lid topped by an ornate finial. Resting on decorative feet. Hallmarked with the the French Minerve 1st standard mark. In use from 1838, the mark indicates a silver content of . 950 1000 (95% silver and a higher grade than the standard . 925 for sterling).