Sugar caster - .800 silver - Trompe-l'œil sugar bowl
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A pear‑shaped sugar pot with purple glass and a lid in .800 silver, Art Nouveau style, dating to 1930–1940, measuring 18 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, weighing 650 g, of Italian origin and in good used condition with glass intact and silver patina.
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Pear-shaped sugar shaker / jam jar in purple and silver glass
Refined sugar shaker (or confettiera/jam jar) with a naturalistic pear shape, made of blown or pressed glass in amethyst/lavender translucent color for the lower part, and a silver lid for the upper part.
The glass body features a rounded, bulging base, with a smooth, transparent surface that subtly shows the contents, typical of mid-20th-century decorative productions. The silver lid faithfully reproduces the upper part of the pear, with a tapered neck, a realistic stem, and a finely chased and sunk leaf, rich in veins and naturalistic details. The edge of the lid is mounted on a metal band that fits perfectly to the glass rim, with visible maker's marks.
This is an object of trompe-l’œil taste typical of European productions from the 1950s-1970s (England, France or Italy), intended for elegant table settings or as a decorative piece. Similar pieces were often made in apple or tomato shapes, in various glass colors.
Conditions: generally good. The glass is intact, with no visible chips. The silver shows the typical patina of age and slight signs of use, with some areas of light oxidation, easily removable with proper cleaning.
Use: perfect as a sugar shaker, jam jar, confettiera, or simply as a decorative collectible.
Careful shipping.
Pear-shaped sugar shaker / jam jar in purple and silver glass
Refined sugar shaker (or confettiera/jam jar) with a naturalistic pear shape, made of blown or pressed glass in amethyst/lavender translucent color for the lower part, and a silver lid for the upper part.
The glass body features a rounded, bulging base, with a smooth, transparent surface that subtly shows the contents, typical of mid-20th-century decorative productions. The silver lid faithfully reproduces the upper part of the pear, with a tapered neck, a realistic stem, and a finely chased and sunk leaf, rich in veins and naturalistic details. The edge of the lid is mounted on a metal band that fits perfectly to the glass rim, with visible maker's marks.
This is an object of trompe-l’œil taste typical of European productions from the 1950s-1970s (England, France or Italy), intended for elegant table settings or as a decorative piece. Similar pieces were often made in apple or tomato shapes, in various glass colors.
Conditions: generally good. The glass is intact, with no visible chips. The silver shows the typical patina of age and slight signs of use, with some areas of light oxidation, easily removable with proper cleaning.
Use: perfect as a sugar shaker, jam jar, confettiera, or simply as a decorative collectible.
Careful shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
650 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Trompe-l'œil sugar bowl
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Glass, Silver
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
18 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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