VALENCIENNES 1740 - 1760Silver sugar bowl inspired by Belgian models forming a spoon-holder. It rests on a small poly-lobed tray with a frame molded with gadroons and fillets and embossed with large gadroons. On the stem, with sides and knots, rest four consoles with scrolls molded with pearls holding the central cup openwork of leaves and bordered by an openwork frame forming a pillow holder. Master goldsmith's mark listed but not identified (see Helft page 175 under number 494) Weight : 300 g - height : 14,5 cmState : tray to be straightened