This rectangular, silver-plated sugar box was crafted by Jakubowski & Jarra in Kraków between 1880 and 1899, exemplifying the refined silversmithing traditions of the historicist era. The body, supported by four ornate cast feet with acanthus leaf motifs, features a cool, high-gloss silver finish. All visible sides are adorned with delicately engraved neoclassical scrollwork and floral patterns, with Greek key borders running along the top and bottom edges. The stepped, slightly domed lid closes with a small front latch, and the interior—though not visible in the photographs—is described as gilded, enhancing both its utility and decorative value. The proportions are balanced, the construction solid, and the engraving precise and crisp. Condition is described as very good: the original silver plating is intact, with no visible signs of restoration, damage, or dents; the surface remains smooth and well-preserved.This sugar box speaks in the voice of late 19th-century Kraków—a time when neoclassicism and historicism brought gravitas and ceremony to urban salons. Its ornamentation evokes the refined atmosphere of tea and coffee rituals, where every object on the table contributed to a sense of occasion. The mirrored surface captures and scatters light across the
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Height9.5 cm
Length12.9 cm
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Length12.9 cm
Height9.5 cm
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