This is a 19th Century French silver plated and parcel gilt sugar sifter or saupoudreuse. The bowl of the piece is of shell form and is pierced with foliate designs. It is also gilded. The handle has repoussage shell and floral designs to it. It bears a maker''s stamp to the bowl.It comes in a brown faux leather box, lined with ivory coloured silk.The sifter is generally in good condition but has a couple of areas where the gilding has worn off. Otherwise it has wear commensurate with age. The box shows some mild signs of wear both to the exterior and the interior.All items come with free shipping throughout the UK. They will be sent using a recorded or signed for service such as Royal Mail's Special Delivery.For other international buyers I have added postage costs to the listings.Please contact me using my email tjrtrading@hotmail.co.uk or through the contact details section on my listings as I am often out sourcing stock and am unable to answer my telephone. I c...