George III Sterling Silver Sugar Basket

A fine quality George III sterling silver sugar basket by Charles Aldridge & Henry Green, hallmarked London 1773. Pierced goblet-shaped with gadroon borders, with foliage, birds, swags and ram masks decoration, with swing handle on pierced spreading foot. With original glass liner, 7" (17.7cm) high, 4.25" (10.8cm) diameter, 6 troy oz (187g).