Antique Dutch Silver& Cobalt GlassSugar BasketPeriod: Mid-19th c.(hallmarked 1853–1859)Style: Neo-classicalCondition: ExcellentMuseum qualityNo glass chipsNo scratchesNo repairsNatural patinaDescription:Exquisite Dutchsugar basket.Solid silver piercedframe with a movableswing handle.Pure cobalt blueglass liner.Previously misidentifiedas French silver.Detailed inspectionreveals authenticDutch hallmarks:Letter "S" in circle(on foot/frame):Official Dutch duty markused strictly between1853 and 1859for items ofdomestic production.Dates the pieceto the mid-1850s."Dolphin" mark(on handle/frame):Official Dutch silverhallmark used from1859 to 1893.On the thin handleit is punched as aclean contour outlineto prevent distortionof the delicate part.Lion Passant mark:Visible as a doublestamped (overlapping)punch inside ahexagonal frameon the main body,layered togetherwith the Dolphin mark.Silver Fineness:Solid silver(guaranteed 800+Dutch silver standard).Dimensions & Weight:Total weight: 502 gSilver weight: 177 gGlass weight: 324 gHeight: 12 cmTop: 13 x 9 cmBase: 7.5 x 5.5 cm