A Pair Of Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Bowls And Covers, J E Terrey & Co, London, 1840

A pair of Victorian sterling silver sugar bowls and covers, J E Terrey & Co (John Edward Terry), London, 1840. Shaped and elegantly bulbous body with a circular stepped base decorated with fluting. Finely chased acanthus leaf motifs adorning the lower part of the body and the lid. Domed lid richly decorated with foliage. Slender and curved spout with ornamental details featuring scroll and foliage motifs. Silver handle.

Sterling Silver with 5 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: J E Terrey & Co (John Edward Terry)
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1840

Duty mark: Head Queen Victoria

HxLxD 6,5in × 4,72in × 4,72in

20,18oz

Private collection

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of both sugar bowls. On the base of the two lids: maker's mark, passant lion, date letter and duty mark. On the screw: passant lion.