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An identical sugar bowl is illustrated in Marquis Boultinghouse, Silversmiths, Jewelers, Watch and Clock Makers of Kentucky, 1980, pl. 55, p. 113.
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A SILVER SUGAR BOWL AND COVER
MAKER'S MARK OF FLETCHER & BENNETT, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, CIRCA 1850
Baluster, raised on four openwork scroll feet joined by an openwork foliate grapevine apron, the lower body repousse and chased with leaves and above with a band of foliate swags, with acanthus scroll side handles, the domed cover chased with similar decoration and surmounted by a bud finial, marked--7 3/4in. high
(17 oz. 10 dwt.)
MAKER'S MARK OF FLETCHER & BENNETT, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, CIRCA 1850
Baluster, raised on four openwork scroll feet joined by an openwork foliate grapevine apron, the lower body repousse and chased with leaves and above with a band of foliate swags, with acanthus scroll side handles, the domed cover chased with similar decoration and surmounted by a bud finial, marked--7 3/4in. high
(17 oz. 10 dwt.)