Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl, Cobalt Blue Glass, Ornate Reticulated coat of arms His Japanese glass works produced

His Japanese glass works produced with the probable help of the brothers Appert in Clichy and the crystal making factory Baccarat

Also stamped OR / Argent

Hallmarked with the French 18K gold standard mark in a form of an eagle's head in use in France from 1838

The base of the cross with the initials of the carver

yellow robes with fur lining over purple and floral patterned garments

Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl, Cobalt Blue Glass, Ornate Reticulated coat of arms His Japanese glass works producedAntique Belle Epoque era French sterling silver sugar bowl with cobalt blue glass insert. Featuring a reticulated sterling silver framework decorated with stylized acanthus and arabesques. The lid topped by an ornate finial. Resting on decorative feet. Hallmarked with the the French Minerve 1st standard mark. In use from 1838, the mark indicates a silver content of . 950 1000 (95% silver and a higher grade than the standard . 925 for sterling).