ENGLISH SILVER-PLATED SUGAR BOWL IMPORTED BY ROBERT ANSEAD

silver-plated metal sugar bowl featuring decorative lion-head feet and chiselled floral motifs inscribed ‘ENGLAND /IMPORTED BY ROBERT ANSEAD/ LOS ANGELES’ confirming that this is a high-end imported piece intended for the American market in the 1910-1930s. Robert Anstead was a renowned importer of luxury goods based in Los Angeles. His prestigious shop was located in the Ambassador Hotel, an iconic venue of high society and Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age’. He specialised in importing fine silverware, crystal and objets d’art, mainly from England and Europe, for a wealthy clientele including the film stars of the era. H. 7 cm, D. 8.5 cm