This and 3 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is His Royal Highness Coffee Service Coffee Service.

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1934

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2016

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2025

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Sugar Bowl with Domed Lid and Ebony Handle Sugar Bowl, Lid

This is a sugar bowl, lid. It was designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild and manufactured by International Silver Company. It is dated 1934. Its medium is silver plated, nickel, brass, ebony. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by George R. Kravis II. It is credited Gift of George R. Kravis II.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 13.3 × 16.5 × 9 cm (5 1/4 × 6 1/2 × 3 9/16 in.) H x W x D (bowl (a)): 7.3 × 16.5 × 8.8 cm (2 7/8 × 6 1/2 × 3 7/16 in.) H x diam. (lid (b)): 7 × 8.8 cm (2 3/4 × 3 7/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of bowl: [1] "INTERNATIONAL” and “GIFTWARE” above and under symbol of ribbed cup in rectangular reserve with canted corners, (manufacturer’s mark, International Silver Company.) [2] "TRIPLE” and “PLATED” above and under “I” and “S” in rectangular reserve with canted corners, (manufacturer’s mark, International Silver Company.) [3] "Lurelle Guild” in script, impressed (simulated designer’s signature, Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild) [4] "EPNS", impressed (electroplated nickel silver standard mark) [5] "5864", impressed (model number)

It is inscribed

On body: Initial "K", engraved

Cite this object as

Sugar Bowl with Domed Lid and Ebony Handle Sugar Bowl, Lid; Designed by Lurelle Van Arsdale Guild (American, 1898 - 1986); Manufactured by International Silver Company (United States); silver plated, nickel, brass, ebony; H x W x D: 13.3 × 16.5 × 9 cm (5 1/4 × 6 1/2 × 3 9/16 in.) H x W x D (bowl (a)): 7.3 × 16.5 × 8.8 cm (2 7/8 × 6 1/2 × 3 7/16 in.) H x diam. (lid (b)): 7 × 8.8 cm (2 3/4 × 3 7/16 in.); Gift of George R. Kravis II; 2018-22-108-a,b

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