{"product_id":"american-sterling-silver-sugar-bowl-with-ornate-handles-and-lid-circa-1880-1900","title":"American Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl with Ornate Handles and Lid (circa 1880-1900)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican sterling silver sugar bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e from around 1880-1900, and it's the kind of piece that makes you realize the Victorians really knew how to do elegance. That fluted design? Stunning. Those scroll handles? Absolutely gorgeous. The decorative wreath finial on top? This thing is basically jewelry for your dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sterling silver story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"925 STERLING\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - that's the American way of saying \"this is 92.5% pure silver, the real deal.\" Unlike British pieces with their complex hallmark systems, American silversmiths kept it simple with \"STERLING\" stamps. This is genuine antique American silver from the late Victorian era, when craftsmanship like this was the standard, not the exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e - marked 925 STERLING, not plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluted\/ribbed design\u003c\/strong\u003e - those radiating vertical lines on both the bowl and lid are hand-crafted perfection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnate scroll handles\u003c\/strong\u003e - matching decorative handles on both sides for easy lifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWreath finial\u003c\/strong\u003e - that decorative crown on top is beautifully detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedestal base\u003c\/strong\u003e - raised on a matching fluted foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete with lid\u003c\/strong\u003e - finding these with the original lid intact is getting rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e - late 1800s quality that's built to last centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 x 11 x 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 157 grams of solid sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1880-1900 (late Victorian)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition with beautiful natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you want this:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is real American sterling silver from the 1880s, not a reproduction. At 157 grams, you're getting genuine precious metal with over a century of history. That fluted design catches the light beautifully, those handles are both functional and decorative, and the matching lid with its wreath finial makes this a complete, museum-quality piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for sugar cubes at tea time, display it as a centerpiece, add it to your sterling collection, or just enjoy owning a piece of American Victorian craftsmanship that's survived 140+ years and still looks this good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for sterling silver collectors, lovers of American antiques, or anyone who thinks sugar bowls should be works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison de L'oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53029063229783,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4388\/5911\/files\/20260218-145641.jpg?v=1773573589","url":"https:\/\/maisondeloro.com\/products\/american-sterling-silver-sugar-bowl-with-ornate-handles-and-lid-circa-1880-1900","provider":"Maison de L'oro ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}