This Swedish Art Nouveau sugar bowl, dating from the early 20th century, is crafted from silver-plated metal or silver, distinguished by a cool, subtly mattified silver hue punctuated by abrasions and gently darkened areas characteristic of age. Its harmonious and broadly rounded form is adorned with a raised geometric pattern—a central diamond encircled by flowing lines typical of Jugendstil, fusing organic inspiration with geometric stylization. The softly undulating rim and the delicately shaped, undulating handle—attached on both sides by spherical hinges—reinforce the organic character emblematic of the style. Visible are fine hand-tooling marks and modest irregularities that confirm the artisanal, one-of-a-kind quality rather than mass production. There are no significant damages, though the bowl bears pronounced traces of time, natural patina, and surface wear, all enhancing its genuine vintage quality and historical resonance.The contours of this sugar bowl echo the spirit of an era when Swedish craftsmen embraced the Art Nouveau movement, merging natural motifs and geometric refinement. The organic sweep of the handle flows in a gentle rhythm, while the cool silver surface—touched by age and tempered by time—speaks quietly of a period when ornamentation was as much an artistic statement as a decorative gesture. Each accentuation of patina and every subtle imperfection recalls stories exchanged over gatherings and candlelit evenings, adding a tangible sense of history.On display in a collector's cabinet or atop an elegant sideboard in a classic living room, this sugar bowl could bridge the old and the new. It
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Height17 cm
Depth8.5 cm
Width8.5 cm
Dimension details
Width8.5 cm
Height17 cm
Depth8.5 cm
Weight1 kg
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