Suikerstrooier van zilver, omgekeerde peervorm op gewelfde voet met getordeerde opengewerkte dop versierd met gedreven rocailles, ranken, bloemen en vogels. 1746

This silver sugar caster, created in 1746 by Jan Verdoes, is a fine example of Dutch Rococo style. It's pear-shaped body is elaborately adorned with chased rocailles, scrolling foliage, flowers, and birds. The pierced lid, with its swirling openwork design, allows sugar to be sprinkled through. The sugar caster's elegant form and intricate detailing reflect the Rococo era's appreciation for delicate ornamentation and asymmetrical design.