FRANCE, last quarter of the 18th century Rare oval silver sugar bowl (950) with heavily molded body decorated with a garland of flowers, forming two cartouches, and highlighted with shell lips, resting on four small scrolled feet with leafy attachments. With two side grips. The lid is adorned with three hazelnuts on a plate of cut and openwork leaves. Goldsmith's hallmark: Jean-Baptiste DELANE or DELANE, received Master circa 1757-1758, died 1807. BAYONNE, Jurande [AB] for 1769-1783 and letter-date [D] for 1780. Total weight: 392 g. - H.: 12 cm - L.: 18 cm. A few scratches from use. We would like to thank Mr. Jean Clarke de Dromantin for the information he provided on the Bayonne hallmarks. This sugar bowl will be reproduced in his forthcoming book on Bayonne silversmiths.