Sugar urn c. 1800

This silver sugar urn, attributed to American silversmith James Musgrave, exemplifies the elegant design and craftsmanship of early 19th century American silver. The urn's classic, urn-shaped form and decorative details, such as the engraved monogram and the beaded border, reflect the Neoclassical style popular at the time. This piece, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, would have been a treasured possession in a well-appointed home, serving as a stylish and functional element for the refined art of sugar service.