Art Nouveau Crystal and Silver Sugar Bowl / Basket, circa 1900 A charming European Art Nouveau / Jugendstil table piece dating from around 1900, in the form of a small crystal glass sugar bowl or basket. The clear moulded glass body is distinguished by an expressive, organic relief of flowing flame- or wave-like forms, creating a striking interplay of light, transparency and movement. The rounded vessel is mounted with a silver rim and an elegant articulated swing handle. The contrast between the luminous, sculptural glass and the naturally patinated silver gives the piece a particularly refined and atmospheric character. The flowing relief and organic ornament are strongly evocative of the Art Nouveau fascination with natural forms, movement and asymmetry. More than a piece of functional tableware, it has the quality of a small decorative sculpture designed to catch and transform light. The silver mounts bear small hallmarks, including a distinctive four-leaf clover maker’s mark attributed to Alexander Sturm of Vienna, together with an Austrian hexagonal cartouche assay mark, suggesting a Viennese origin. Condition: Good antique condition, with minor age-related marks and natural tarnishing/patina to the silver. The glass appears intact and retains its original moulded relief. Period: Art Nouveau / Jugendstil, circa 1895–1910 Origin: Vienna, Austria / Central Europe Materials: Clear moulded crystal glass, silver Type: Sugar bowl / sugar basket / small serving bowl Decoration: Organic flame- or wave-like relief Mounts: Silver rim and articulated swing handle Maker: Alexander Sturm, Vienna (attributed)