An American Silver Sugar Bowl and Cover, Myer Myers, New York, circa 1790

of urn form with beaded borders, the body bright-cut and engraved with foliate swags suspended by ribbons and pendants, one side with shield enclosing dotted script monogram RJG, on spreading pedestal foot engraved with ring of scallops and raised on a shallow square plinth with oak leaves at corners, the conforming reel-shaped cover with urn finial

1 1/2 in. vertical split in body near rim secured with a patch and causing loss of engraving; cover with solder reinforcement behind beaded border; signs of straightening; mark clear, nice form
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