A LARGE GERMAN SILVER-GILT SUGAR-BOX AND COVER

A LARGE GERMAN SILVER-GILT SUGAR-BOX AND COVER
MARK OF FRIEDRICH II SCHWESTERMÜLLER, AUGUSBURG, 1743-45
Cartouche shaped and on spreading shaped foot, the spiral-fluted sides and cover chased and engraved with foliage scrolls and rocaille on textured ground, marked underneath and on cover
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) wide
35 oz. (1,078 gr.)