This rectangular sugar bowl, dating from the Biedermeier period and crafted from silver-plated brass, originates from Poland in the 1920s. The dominant color is a matte, cool-toned silver with a subtle sheen typical of gently aged silver-plated surfaces. The lid and front are adorned with engraved floral motifs, offering a delicate decorative accent. The bowl stands on four ornate, cast feet featuring stylized acanthus leaf patterns, in line with Biedermeier aesthetics that blend neoclassical restraint with romantic ornamentation. Its proportions are balanced, with softly rounded corners and a slightly domed lid. The keyhole is further embellished with an engraved botanical motif, while the construction highlights precise craftsmanship and attention to detail, especially visible in the joints and cast feet. The surface shows minor signs of age: light scratches and a soft patina, with no visible repairs or significant damage. Condition: good – consistent with the age and material.The form of this sugar bowl speaks of a time when utilitarian objects were also an expression of craftsmanship and taste. The acanthus leaf patterns and subtle engravings evoke the atmosphere of interwar parlors, where the ritual of serving tea or coffee took on an almost ceremonial dimension. The matte silver suggests the passage of time and a certain noble simplicity, as though each detail carries stories of table gatherings, traditions, and daily gestures.The sugar bowl could be displayed in a classic dining room or on a contemporary console, where it may be paired with softly colored porcelain or other period metal accessories. It would work well as an accent in collector’s interiors, where historical detailing and hand-finished ornamentation are given their due prominence. It can be combined with a delicate linen tablecloth or simple glassware—allowing its decorative character to remain unencumbered, and infusing the
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Height9 cm
Depth9 cm
Width13 cm
Dimension details
Width13 cm
Height9 cm
Depth9 cm
Weight1 kg
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