Duke of Wellington Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter London 1852

Description

Heading : Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter
Date : Hallmarked in London 1852 For George Adams
Period : Victoria
Origin : London England
Decoration : The bust finial depicts a gentleman wearing the cross of the Order of St George above rifles canon and other weapons of war. The reverse engraved with a laurel wreath. The pierced spoon has a parcel gilt interior
Size :  Length 15.6cm
Condition : Exemplary
Restoration : None
Weight :  47grams ( 1.5 troy)

 Arthur Wellesley. the “Iron Duke” is probably the greatest Anglo-Irishmen to have lived. He passed away in The Garden of England on 14th September 1852.

This must be the perfect historical method for dusting the mince pies.