The full elegance of interwar-period tables is embodied in this delightful sugar bowl, a piece both decorative and refined, characteristic of the Art Deco era. The gilt metal mount features a particularly well-executed design. Stylized roses punctuate a series of stepped geometric lines, in a style very characteristic of the period, where the floral motifs inherited from the turn of the century transformed to become more graphic, more structured, almost architectural. The movable polygonal handle further emphasizes this modernity. Its highly structured design complements the mount's decoration and beautifully contrasts with the vessel's roundness. The inner molded glass insert interacts beautifully with light. Its radiating base and regular fluting create a series of reflections that mingle with the warm hues of the gilt metal. The set also retains its pierced sugar sifter spoon, delicately crafted and decorated on its handle. Its presence lends full significance to the piece and evokes the refinement of an era when even sugar was presented with elegance. A few traces and variations in the patination naturally bear witness to its age and preserve all the charm of an object that has endured for nearly a century. Diameter approximately 11 cm. Height with handle raised approximately 15-16 cm. France, circa 1930.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Material: Verre moulé
- Material: Métal doré
- Period: 1930s